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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pets - May 30, 2013
- Expert Seeks to Expand Knowledge of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pets - May 20, 2013
- Many Ways to Mend Pet’s Broken Bones - April 22, 2013
- Ovarioectomy vs. Ovariohysterectomy: Which Way to Spay? - April 1, 2013
- Raw Diets: What’s the Risk? - March 25, 2013
- Aggressive Treatment Needed for Pet’s Orthopedic Pain - March 4, 2013
- Basic Training: Start with the Right Equipment and Attitude - February 25, 2013
- Guide to Pain Management in Pets - January 28, 2013
- Probiotics May Help Pets - January 21, 2013
- Why Does My Pet Snore? - January 7, 2013
- Happy Holidays for Pets and People - December 10, 2012
- Epilepsy in Dogs: A Manageable Disorder - November 21, 2012
- Study Raises Concerns about ‘Natural’ Flea Products - November 2, 2012
- Pets’ Dental Disease Prevalent, but Preventable - October 22, 2012
- Diabetes in Pets: On the Rise, But Treatable - October 15, 2012
- Veterinary Microsurgeon Performs No Small Feat - September 13, 2012
- Avoid Sticky Emergency Situations for Pets This Summer - July 23, 2012
- Researcher Explores Role of Vitamin D in Pet Health - July 16, 2012
- CSI for Animals: Veterinary Forensics - May 29, 2012
- An Ounce of Prevention: Benefits of Yearly Veterinary Exams - May 22, 2012
- Plan Carefully for Vacation with Pet - May 15, 2012
- Lowering the 'Boom': Reducing Pets' Noise Sensitivities - May 7, 2012
- Quick Action Required to Prevent Mushroom Toxicity - March 30, 2012
- Most Dogs and Cats Do Well on Three Legs - March 22, 2012
- Be on the Lookout for Problems in Dogs' Ears - March 9, 2012
- Blastomycosis: Early Detection Key to Treating Deadly Fungal Infection - February 28, 2012
- Look Into Your Dog's Goopy Eye - February 20, 2012
- Heart Murmurs Speak Volumes to Veterinarians - February 15, 2012
- Pain Management in Pets: An Owner's Guide - February 6, 2012
- Smile! It’s Pet Dental Health Month - February 3, 2012
- Dogs, Cats, and Automobiles - January 9, 2012
- Resolve to Keep Pet at Healthful Weight - January 2, 2012
- Wanted: 300 Pugs to Help Find Answers to Perplexing Eye Problem - December 19, 2011
- Ringworm Myth-busters - December 12, 2011
- Prevent Pets' Cold Weather Emergencies - November 28, 2011
- Honey, Where'd the Turkey Go? - November 21, 2011
- The Perils of Pugs and Persians: Flat-Faced Breathing - November 8, 2011
- Veterinary Specialty Hospitals Address Advanced Animal Health Needs - October 31, 2011
- What to Expect When You Adopt a Shelter Dog - October 25, 2011
- Prepare for Pet Emergencies - October 17, 2011
- Those Mangy Dogs! - October 10, 2011
- Female Pets and Reproduction: What Can Go Wrong - September 26, 2011
- Owners Must Be Vigilant in Managing Cat's Diabetes - September 19, 2011
- Fleas: The Allergy Machine - August 29, 2011
- Channel Pet's Need to Chew and Scratch - August 15, 2011
- Medications Prevent Flea and Tick Problems - August 8, 2011
- Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet: What Could They Be? - July 18, 2011
- Monthly Medication, Yearly Testing Prevent Heartworm Worries - July 11, 2011
- This Dog Won't Hunt: Leptospirosis Affects Any Breed - July 5, 2011
- Pet Care Is Not Child's Play - June 20, 2011
- Puppy, Meet Baby. Baby, Meet Puppy. - June 13, 2011
- The Way We Worm: Preventing Pet Parasites - June 6, 2011
- Test Your Pet Health IQ - May 16, 2011
- Pet Hazards Lurk in Easter's Aftermath - April 19, 2011
- Thoughts on What to Feed Your Dog - March 21, 2011
- Finding the Right 'Wagging Tail' for Your Home - March 15, 2011
- Get Moving With Your Pets! - March 7, 2011
- Acupuncture Helps Reduce Pain for Dogs and Horses - February 28, 2011
- Ancient Therapy Helps Dogs with Disc Disease - February 7, 2011
- Low-stress Veterinary Visits a Treat for Pets and People - January 10, 2011
- How to Tell When Your Pet Is Saying "I'm Sick" - January 3, 2011
- "Pet Proofing" for Safer Holidays - December 20, 2010
- Eco-friendly Pet Care - November 22, 2010
- No Chocolate for Your Pet - November 15, 2010
- Brush Up on Preventing the Most Common Disease in Dogs and Cats - November 8, 2010
- Non-surgical Options for Managing Your Dog's Arthritis - November 1, 2010
- Tips for Trimming Fluffy's Extra Pounds - October 25, 2010
- Why Does My Dog Eat Poop? - October 4, 2010
- Digging Up Danger: Is Your Pet Safe in the Backyard? - August 26, 2010
- Tips on Choosing a Veterinarian - August 19, 2010
- Nutra-What? Unraveling the World of Pet Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals - July 19, 2010
- Dog Park Dos and Don’ts - July 16, 2010
- Fun in the Sun: Tips for Summer Travel With Your Pet - June 21, 2010
- Lung Cancer Happens in Pets, Too - June 17, 2010
- Are You Trying to Tell Me Something, Lassie? - June 14, 2010
- Tips for Keeping Your Dog's Coat Looking Great - May 10, 2010
- A Summer Shave Is Not For Everyone - April 26, 2010
- Help! My Dog Just Ate a Frog - April 12, 2010
- The Hidden Dangers of Cocoa Mulch - April 6, 2010
- Another Reason to Get that Lump Checked Out - March 22, 2010
- A "Hypoallergenic" Dog -- Really? - March 8, 2010
- Four Short Legs and a Long Back Are Cute, But Beware of Back Problems - February 22, 2010
- Canine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions - February 5, 2010
- Nutrition and Cancer: What's the Scoop - January 25, 2010
- Daycare Has Gone to the Dogs! - January 18, 2010
- Bulldog or Boxer: Ever Wonder What Your Mutt is Made of? - January 11, 2010
- Canine Lymphoma - December 28, 2009
- Can I Give My Cat the Flu? - December 21, 2009
- Vitamins, Herbs, and Flavored Waters: The Health Frenzy Has Gone to the Dogs! - December 14, 2009
- Pre-Purchase and Pre-Adoption Pet Counseling - November 23, 2009
- Pets More Susceptible to Side Effects of NSAIDs - November 2, 2009
- When a Hypothyroid Dog Really Isn't - September 14, 2009
- When the Eye Has Left Its Orbit - July 10, 2009
- No Sugar for Your "Sweetie" if it has Diabetes - June 22, 2009
- Spot-On Flea & Tick Treatment Q&A - June 8, 2009
- With a "Ruff" Here and a "Woof" There, Dog Parks Sweep the Nation - April 6, 2009
- We Brush Ours, So Why Not Theirs? - January 26, 2009
- Stop Itching! - January 15, 2009
- Can Fido Have Food Allergies? - November 17, 2008
- Arthritis and Antioxidants: A Surgeon's Search for New Treatment - November 10, 2008
- Caring for the Canine Senior Citizen - October 27, 2008
- Break Out the Bifocals - June 30, 2008
- No Fireworks for Fido - June 26, 2008
- Does Fido Really Need that Vaccine? - April 21, 2008
- Please Mom (or Dad), Don't Go! - April 7, 2008
- Need a New Elbow? - January 28, 2008
- Working for Your Love, Not the Money - December 17, 2007
- Words You Don't Want to Hear - November 26, 2007
- Rabies Still a Health Threat to Dogs - October 24, 2007
- It's Time to Shape Up, Pup! - October 15, 2007
- The Reasons Behind the Puddles on Your Floor - August 27, 2007
- Elbow Dysplasia: A Tale of Two Elbows - January 29, 2007
- Thanksgiving Tips Your Dog Will Thank You For - November 13, 2006
- Hyperparathyroidism: A Condition on the Rise? - October 2, 2006
- Exercising With Your Pet - July 24, 2006
- A Twisted Stomach is a Life-Threatening Problem - May 15, 2006
- Before Visiting the Dog Park - April 5, 2006
- There's Hope for Thunder-Phobic Dogs - March 27, 2006
- The OB/GYNs of the Dog World - March 13, 2006
- Don't Leave Dogs Unattended With Chew Treats - February 6, 2006
- Wheelchairs for Dogs Offer Chance at an Active Life - January 23, 2006
- Big Dogs are Predisposed to Bone Cancer - November 14, 2005
- Fast Facts on Canine Influenza - October 9, 2005
- Surgery Can Relieve Dogs' Dry Eyes - July 11, 2005
- Brain Exercise Keeps Older Dogs Sharp - June 27, 2005
- A Bad Year for Lepto?: Water-Borne Menace
Affects Dogs, Horses, Humans - May 30, 2005 - Breeding Is Not for "Fun and Profit" - October 25, 2004
- Dog's Itchy Skin Can Indicate Allergy - October 18, 2004
- Dogs' Disc Problems can be Treated - August 23, 2004
- Before Visiting the Dog Park. . . - June 7, 2004
- Hypothyroidism, or Just Plain Obesity? - May 3, 2004
- Chemical Sterilization a New Option for Male Puppies - February 16, 2004
- Separation Anxiety: A Destructive Mental Illness - September 1, 2003
- Does My Dog Need Depends? - August 18, 2003
- Elbow Dysplasia: When Fido's Funny Bone Makes Him Limp - June 9, 2003
- Don't Underestimate the Importance of the Proper Training Collar - April 21, 2003
- First Rate Food Choices for Fido - February 10, 2003
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy: A New Solution to an Old Problem - July 29, 2002
- Hip Dysplasia: Treatment Options for Large Dogs - June 3, 2002
- Bladder Stones: An Uncomfortable Problem - December 10, 2001
- Cushing's Disease: A Threat to Older Dogs - October 1, 2001
- Some Dogs Think Fourth of July Festivities are for the Birds! - May 21, 2001
- This Summer, Take Cody and Max Along for the Ride - April 30, 2001
- Degenerative Joint Disease and Your Limpy Pooch - April 9, 2001
- Some Dog Owners Bank on Artificial Insemination - January 29, 2001
- Sending Your Dog the Wrong Message? - December 25, 2000
- Is Your Dog's Mind Going to the Dogs? - September 18, 2000
- Kidney Copes With Chronic Renal Failure - September 4, 2000
- Lifestyle Changes Relieve Pet's Arthritis Pain - April 24, 2000
- Yearly Physicals Good for Pets - April 3, 2000
- Best to Prevent Kennel Cough - January 31, 2000
- Successful Treatment Likely for Dogs with Torn - January 17, 2000
- Options for Your Pet's Hip Dysplasia - January 3, 2000
- Vaccinations for Your Puppy - October 4, 1999
- Aging Pet Needs Extra Care - August 30, 1999
- To Have or Not to Have Testicles - July 19, 1999
- Doggoned Separation Anxiety - June 14, 1999
- Blastomycosis--Fungal Disease Common in Outdoor
Dogs - June 12, 1999
- Running, Walking, or Racing: Exercising With YourPet - August 24, 1998
- Definitive Diagnosis Can Be Difficult in Cushing'sDisease - August 10, 1998
- Planning for Healthy Puppies - March 16, 1998
- Itchy Dogs - December 22, 1997
- Canine Hip Dysplasia - November 24, 1997
- Let No Lump or Bump Go Unchallenged - September 15, 1997
- Why Does My Dog Eat Feces? - June 2, 1997
- Pacemakers for Pooches: A Surprisingly Feasible Option for Older Dogs - March 3, 1997
- When Epilepsy Strikes: Signs and Treatments for Dogs - February 10, 1997
- Preparedness Can Lower Risk and Severity of Pet Injuries - October 7, 1996
- CHF, Not a New Sports Drink - September 23, 1996
- Hypothyroidism Can Slow Down Older Dogs - August 12, 1996
- Wobbler's Syndrome in Dogs - April 8, 1996
- Fungal Infection Can Invade Dog's Body - November 20, 1995
- Puppies Need Extra Protection against Canine Parvovirus - October 31, 1994
- Lyme Disease in Dogs - May 2, 1994
- Unbalanced Diet, Table Scraps Can Cause Pancreatitis in Dogs - March 14, 1994
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