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Nervous Dog? Your Behavior Might Be the Cause

What makes a dog nervous? Some dogs are very anxious and nervous to begin with, while others are nervous due to their owners being stressed and anxious themselves. The environment that a dog is raised...

Why it Pays to be a Cat Lady: Studies Show Female Cat Owners Benefit the Most from Having a Pet

PetMD Editorial

By definition, a “cat lady” is a single woman who owns many pet cats. They may have problems relating to other human beings, and may substitute cats for personal relationships with other people. You may...

Why Pets Are So Important for People with Mental Illness

Jennifer Coates, DVM

As pet parents, we all know how important animals are to our own physical and mental wellbeing. In fact, research shows that pets have a way of keeping people and communities strong. But a recently-released...

Can You Over-Vaccinate Your Pet?

Patrick Mahaney, VMD, CVA, CVJ

As an integrative practitioner, I always strive to take a judicious approach when it comes to vaccinations. I recommend and administer vaccines for my canine and feline patients to create a protective...

When to Get a Second Opinion from a Veterinarian

PetMD Editorial

A funny thing happens when word gets out that you’re a veterinarian or veterinary technician: You become the neighborhood go-to person for medical advice. Neighbors will knock on your door with their dog...

Norovirus Update – Can the Virus be Passed from Dog to Human?

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Norovirus—the word alone might be enough to make you a little nauseous. According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noroviruses (there are many types) are the “leading...