Dr. Tom touches on three breeds in the video: Basset Hounds: Prone to ear infections, obesity, and back issues due to their ...

My vet is telling me that she should have my cat’s long canine teeth removed. Why? She is fine. She is eating well and seems completely normal. True, she has started eating soft foods in addition to ...

Q: If I think my cat is in pain, can I give him some aspirin?

Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot, which I've declined in the past. I'm rethinking that after a friend's dog came down with the ...

After spay-neuter surgery, metabolic rate decreases. Cats require 24% fewer calories to maintain their body weight, and a dog’s caloric requirement decreases 30% after sterilization surgery.

Our pets are a big and important part of our family. Just like human parents want to find a great pediatrician for their ...

Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pupil was small, and a foggy haze filled the normally clear front of the eye. My veterinarian ...

He has reflux and chronic pancreatitis. His food is low-fat enteric kibble and we give him pumpkin three times a day with his medications. He was recently put on metoclopramide, which is working well, ...

Chronic kidney disease, liver dysfunction and cancer also cause weight loss. Ask your veterinarian to examine Frankie and do lab work to determine just what's causing him to lose weight. Lee Pickett, ...

Each autumn makes me wonder how the year could have passed so quickly. The veterinarian in me worries about what the holiday season may bring for pets. The first concern is holiday safety for any pet, ...

Q: I don't like cats very much. Why, then, when I visit my friends, do their cats come to me immediately? They rub up against me and often jump onto my lap. It's disconcerting. A: Because you're not ...