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10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room

The vet's waiting room can be a social minefield. Dr. Patty Khuly suggests you avoid a few specific topics in order to keep things friendly.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

Your Dog Etiquette Guide: Dining Out Tips

Want to include your dog in an evening eating out? Follow these etiquette tips to help provide a pleasant and safe restaurant experience.

How Animal Shelters Take Care of Cats Awaiting Adoption

Many animal shelters in the United States are using efficient methods to take care of shelter cats and to encourage people to advocate cat adoption.

Flying or Traveling With a Dog or Cat

Safe plane, train and automobile travel with your dog or cat.

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

What Makes YOU Feel Appreciated at Your Veterinary Hospital?

It's no secret that many veterinary professionals aren't paid anywhere near what they're worth. By now, we know we're not in vet med for the money.

13 Very Important Dog Questions, Answered With Science

Why I Chose an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

Selecting a safe and reliable veterinarian was one of the most important decisions I made when adopting my dogs. AAHA's accreditation evaluates 900 standards of veterinary care making that process quicker and easier. Your pet's health and safety matter, so you should look for an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital too!

Veterinarians Share Things That All Pet Owners Should Know

Reddit user u/mrktx21 asked a question: "Veterinarians of Reddit: What is one thing you wish people would know/understand about their pet?"

How pets are helping advance cancer care

Pet owners in the US and Canada are part of research involving experimental cancer therapies that could one day also help humans with cancer. In one study, scientists are using the transplant-rejection drug rapamycin in an effort to prevent recurrence of osteosarcoma, a disease that commonly strikes dogs but also affects people, usually children, teens or young adults.

My Calls to the Vet Since Getting My First Pet

This is Hallie Cantor, calling about my dog, Robbie. She’s fine, but she hasn’t peed in two hours. Could she have a U.T.I.?

How to keep veterinary visits fear-free

Veterinarian Hope Jankunas writes that fear-free visits to the veterinarian's office are possible. Veterinary teams can obtain training and take steps to make the pet's time at the clinic as stress-free as possible, but owners can desensitize animals to anxiety triggers, such as the cat carrier or even the owner's own angst, long before leaving the home.

Service Pet for a Vet!

100.7 The Wolf is partnering with Northwest Battle Buddies to get a brand new service pet for a vet in need! Find out how you can help us in our mission!

8 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew

Wouldn’t it be easier if your pet came with an owner’s manual? You’ve got the big-picture routines down like feeding schedules and playing with your pet, and you probably know