Veterinarian Leslie Brooks is an advisor at Betterpet, an online resource promoting responsible pet ownership. She’s recently shared a free online tool with us that her team built, and we’d like to share it with you! “It’s a dog age calculator that allows users to enter a dog’s age and see it converted to human […]
How do you know when your furry friends are just having an “off” day or if they’re actually sick? We know they can’t tell us, but maybe they will show us some behavior that makes us wonder. And if you know what to look for, this might help. Here’s a short little link that identifies […]
As science continues, there’s more scrutiny of common practices that helps inform us about health and medicine. The best example we are all familiar with is recommendations for facial coverings in times like this, the COVID-19 pandemic. Wear them? Don’t? Wear two? Medical masks or simple fabric coverings? The best thing to do isn’t known […]
As care for and treatment of companion animals continues to resemble care for humans, this humanization of pets has resulted in some specific medical specialties being available and necessary. Here’s some interesting news we received from a local veterinarian you might be familiar with. Omaha, NE – VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is the […]
So what exactly happens during a physical exam at the veterinarian’s office? Our new Pet Partners from Farnam Pet Hospital give a complete checklist so you can know what to expect during routine visits. If you aren’t a client at Farnam, use this list to see if your pet doc’s routine is as complete! Read […]
In what’s being called “the most extensive study ever conducted in veterinary medicine,” a ten-year study of more than 3,000 golden retrievers seeks to figure out how future dogs can beat cancer. The Canine Lifetime Health Project from The Morris Animal Foundation, which specializes in veterinary research, started the study in 2012 with a few dozens; the […]
If you’ve been measured by a doctor, personal trainer, or anyone else concerned with your body composition, you’ve probably heard about body mass index, percentage of body fat, and ideal weight. The terms “overweight” and “obese” and “morbidly obese” have all been defined and articulated by many medical professionals as they speak on humans. In […]
When you go to the doctor and need a prescription, the doc will prescribe something, then you take your script to a local pharmacy and it dispenses your drugs. Likewise with your pet’s medications, you likely get a script from the vet and go through the same process and to the same pharmacy. Some things […]
When my wife was pregnant with our daughter, she was nervous quite often about things. It’s understandable; the first time you experience that, you’re likely going to get a little freaked out by what your body is doing. And you’re now caring for another sentient being who will rely on you for everything for the […]
Dr. Christopher Byers, DVM at Critical Care in Omaha, has written the following preventative care article and it appears on his blog. Dr. Byers has been a wonderful resource for our Veterinarians page and provides necessary information and service to pet parents all over the area. Thanks to the doc for this essential knowledge- don’t […]
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