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
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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
Ask Dr. Andy: Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings For Pets
At this point, we all know pet dental health is extremely important for extending the life of your pet as long as possible. It’s also no secret that anesthesia makes some people nervous. So, are dental cleanings without anesthesia a good idea? Watch this episode of Ask Dr. Andy to find out! (If… Read More
Is There Antifreeze In Your Dog’s Food?
You might recognize propylene glycol as an ingredient in some kinds of antifreeze… or as an ingredient in your dog’s food. What?? Yup. It’s often in there. So WHY is it there, and how concerned should we all be about our dogs eating it? Here’s my answer – Finally, if you… Read More