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
Conversations With My Cat: Hiding Illness
I love cats. I love them as companions and as patients. Sure, sometimes they’re not so happy to see me in the clinic, but I work hard to help both cats and their humans relax. One of the most difficult parts of keeping cats healthy is recognizing the signs that they are starting feel… Read More
Vets Read Bad Pet Advice #2
The internet is a scary place for getting advice about pets! Some people have very strong opinions that simply aren’t supported by facts, research, or even common sense. In our Vets Read Bad Pet Advice series, we dredge up some of the Internet advice that fits this description and get veterinarians and vet techs to… Read More