Deborah Shores, DVM

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...