Care & Healthy Living

Leslie Gillette, DVM

As pet parents, we all fear the loss of our beloved canine companions. Many dogs age gracefully without serious health issues, but others may suffer from chronic, debilitating, or terminal illnesses that...

Stephanie Howe, DVM

When your dog has been recently diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness, it can be very difficult to process. It’s even more difficult to know what the right choice for care is. There are...

Autumn Madden, DVM

Dogs understand a lot. They can recognize human words, gestures, and emotions, and learn to work as service dogs or emotional support animals. But do dogs know when they are dying? Through my work as a...

Veronica Higgs, DVM

Dogs are naturally very curious, which can lead to eating things they are not supposed to eat. Non-food objects like rocks, socks, and underwear can all cause an intestinal blockage (obstruction) that...

Stephanie Howe, DVM

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy.  After your dog or cat undergoes surgery, the recovery period begins. A big factor of your pet’s recovery is caring for their...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

Your dog climbs up for their nightly snuggle, and you suddenly notice that their breath is bad enough to knock you out! You know gum disease can be a common issue for dogs, but you don’t know what to look...