Family Life

Have you ever looked at a multi-pet household and wondered how they make it work? Maybe you’ve thought about adding a new pet to your single-pet family to provide additional companionship for both you and your other dog or cat. There is both an art and a science to introducing animals and it varies depending […]

You’ve suffered the loss of a four-legged family member, and the inevitable question arises – either within your family or from a well-meaning friend: “When are you going to get a new fur baby?” As a vet who has practiced more than 15 years, I have insights, but not an easy answer. It’s an individual

The most common question pet owners ask when the end of the pet’s lifetime approaches is, “How will I know it is time?” No one wants to let a beloved pet go too soon, but no one wants to allow a pet to suffer. Well-meaning friends might say, “You’ll know, they’ll tell with their actions,