AVMA YouTube Channel Adds New Videos on Pet Dental Health

Yep, it’s Pet Dental Health Month again…a time for all pet owners to remember that their pets’ teeth need attention. Whether that’s at-home care or a dental at the vet’s office, the American Veterinary Medical Association has you covered! The AVMA has posted 2 new videos to their YouTube channel, designed to educate pet owners … Continue reading AVMA YouTube Channel Adds New Videos on Pet Dental Health

Respiratory Health Grading System Created for Brachycephalic Dogs

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has joined the University of Cambridge and the UK Kennel Club in adopting a new way to assess breathing difficulties in brachycephalic dog breeds like the English and French Bulldogs and the Pug. The Respiratory Function Grading Scheme measures BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) in dogs on an ascending scale … Continue reading Respiratory Health Grading System Created for Brachycephalic Dogs

“Critter Fixers” Vets Join Pet Obesity Prevention Campaign

Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson of Nat Geo Wild’s popular “Critter Fixers: Country Vets” show have teamed up with the Hill’s pet food company on a new “End Pet Obesity” campaign. The campaign includes a simple test called “L.O.V.E.” that pet owners can perform to determine if their pets are overweight. L:  Locate the … Continue reading “Critter Fixers” Vets Join Pet Obesity Prevention Campaign