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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.

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.

When You Do (and Don’t) Need to Take Your Pet to the Vet

Not every bump or scratch requires a trip to the vet.

10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask

Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly lists the 10 questions that would make a vet's (and owner's) life much easier — if only pet owners would ask them.

Do You Know How to Pet a Dog? Techniques Dogs Will Love

Petting a dog isn't as simple as you think. Follow trainer Mikkel Becker's tips on how to pet a dog and you'll have a canine friend for life.

How Old is Your Dog in People Years?

Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.

10 Famous Dogs and Cats

Check out our list of famous dogs and cats that had a big impact on pop culture and history.

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.

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

21 Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Pet

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?

AAHA Accredited Means Better Care

AAHA Accredited Means Better Care for Your Dog AAHA is the American Animal Hospital Association they are the only organization that offers Accreditation to Animal Hospitals and Clinic in the US. He…

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!

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.?

Oral Hygiene and Your Dog's Health

It’s a fact. Most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate because it is estimated that over 80 percent have significant oral pathology.