If the drama from this episode doesn’t leave you with a red face, sniffles and tears then the subject will. We’re talking about gas and what you can do to survive if your pet seems determined to happily chase you out of your own home. You won’t want to pass on this installment… Read More
Jurassic Weenie
In this groundbreaking new summer blockbuster, science goes TOO FAR! SEE the horrifying adorableness. FEEL the ground tremble as the front legs approach, then some quiet time, and then again with the back legs. EXPERIENCE the wee-on-the-floor-inducing excitement that is… Jurassic Weenie! Read More
How Do I Keep Cats Off The Counter?
Sometimes it seems like the whole concept of cat obedience is an oxymoron. Training cats is tricky, and it requires patience. Still, you can convince your cat to change certain behaviors like jumping up on counter tops. Here’s how: I hope that helps with any feline counter surfers you may be dealing with…. Read More
The Passing of Our Colleague Dr. Austin Ayars
On Sunday, June 7, veterinarian Austin Ayars died in an accident on his family farm. I’ve never even met him, but I have struggled with his death ever since I heard about it. Dr. Ayars was only 34 years old when he passed away. One of my good friends went to veterinary school with him… Read More
5 Facts About Joint Supplements For Dogs
When my friend, the gifted veterinary surgeon Dr. Jenn Wardlaw at Gateway Veterinary Surgery in St. Louis, told me she had just finished lecturing to veterinarians about joint supplements, I got really excited. Joint supplements are a huge deal for pets in pain and pets dealing with arthritis. This is partly because they can… Read More
Help! I Can’t Trim My Pet’s Toenails
Toenail trims… This phrase strikes fear (and frustration) into the hearts of countless dog and cat owners across the globe. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, I’ll give you my 2 best tips for working with pets that hate having their nails trimmed. And there you have it… If you want to… Read More