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Five Questions for a Dermatology Specialist
Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), is an assistant adjunct professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Department of Dermatology, Michigan State University. He was also on the task force of the 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines. -
6 Ways to Prevent a Dog Bite
No one likes to think that their dog would bite but, in reality, all dogs can bite under the right—or wrong—circumstances. An estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States, with children between the ages of 5 and 9 the most common victims. By learning what can trigger a dog to bite and taking steps to avoid those situations, you can keep yourself and your family safe from a potentially serious injury. Here are six ways you can prevent dog bites. -
Pet Talk: How to Read Your Pet’s Body Language
Pets communicate through their body language. They may not speak, but they still can convey their feelings, needs, and intentions. However, while you might be able to easily identify when your cat or dog is upset, determining other pet emotions can be challenging, and you must learn to pick up on subtle signals to understand what they’re trying to say. Learn how to decipher your pet’s signals with this in-depth guide to understanding canine and feline body language. -
How to Protect Your Puppy From Parvo
A parvovirus, or parvo, diagnosis strikes fear in the heart of every dog owner, because the disease can be fatal. Learn to identify the signs of parvo and prevent disease transmission to protect your puppy from this deadly illness. -
How to Protect Your Puppy From Parvo
A parvovirus, or parvo, diagnosis strikes fear in the heart of every dog owner, because the disease can be fatal. Learn to identify the signs of parvo and prevent disease transmission to protect your puppy from this deadly illness. -
How to Protect Your Puppy From Parvo
A parvovirus, or parvo, diagnosis strikes fear in the heart of every dog owner, because the disease can be fatal. Learn to identify the signs of parvo and prevent disease transmission to protect your puppy from this deadly illness. -
One World, One Health: How Veterinarians Protect Our Communities
You know that your veterinary team is devoted to your pet’s health and well-being, but did you know that veterinary professionals do much more? They also work tirelessly to protect animals, people, and the environment around the world. The idea that multiple disciplines, including veterinary medicine, should preserve and protect all living things is the basis of the One Health initiative, which recognizes the inextricable link between people, animals, and the environment. -
Juggling Calls, Clients, and Pet Care: A Veterinary Receptionist Wears Many Hats
Veterinary receptionists, or client service representatives (CSRs), man the front lines and are an essential part of the veterinary care team. They provide a range of services that are invaluable to the smooth flow of a hospital and, ultimately, your pet’s health. In honor of Veterinary Receptionist Week, which falls during the last full week in April, we are celebrating these often-unsung heroes of veterinary practices by explaining their important duties. -
When should I spay or neuter my pet?
As part of the battle against pet overpopulation, it used to be common practice to spay and neuter young pets as soon as it was safe to do so, and sterilization still is performed on shelter puppies and kittens. When it comes to privately-owned pets in secure homes, here are AAHA’s most recent recommendations.
