Information from the Family Pet Health Team.

With our New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, now is the perfect time to add exercising with your dog to your list. Not only is walking important to our well being, it also helps our canine companions get some fresh air and time with the ones they love....

Almost a third of all Americans will travel more than 50 miles this holiday season. Many of those trips will include the family pet. Much like traveling with young children, traveling with your pet requires some extra planning and preparation to ensure a stress free...

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a veterinarian or how to become a vet, our Dr. Jennifer Nunnery wrote this letter to her younger self to share about that journey. Dear Younger Me, You get to be a veterinarian when you grow up! Can you believe it? Yes,...

It’s that time of year when funny pictures of dachshunds dressed up as hot dogs and of pugs in pumpkin outfits start to show up in our Facebook and Instagram feeds. You may be among the millions of Americans who are set to spend more than $500 million this...

Adding a new pet to your family is an exciting process. A new puppy or kitten, or an adult pet addition, can fill your days with joy and love. But along with the fun comes the responsibility to provide for the care and well-being of your new pet.One of the...

As we enter the “Dog Days of Summer” this weekend, it is important to protect your pet from the extreme heat. During the hottest days of July and August, dogs are at a far greater risk of heat stroke, dehydration, paw pad burns and sunburn.Because dogs...

Next week is July 4th. And with the holiday comes the sounds of patriotic citizens celebrating with fireworks in their neighborhoods.For family pets, the assorted explosives can be an anxiety inducing experience. The loud sounds and bright flashes can...

Summer is upon us. And with the warmer temperatures comes a reminder that our pets are at risk from biting pests and the diseases and parasites they carry.The three most common external parasites are fleas, ticks and ear mites. Some of these parasites...