How to Treat and Prevent Summer Sores in Horses.

Summer sores in horses are on the rise. Learn more about these parasite-related skin infections. It started with a superficial cut—just a scratch, really—on your horse’s pastern. You cleaned it up and didn’t think much more about it. But the cut didn’t heal and now, weeks later, it’s an oozing, festering mess. Your horse keeps … Read more

Cat abscess treatment tips

  Every spring, my emergency calls escalate. Among cats, the most common complaint has to do with kitty playing too rough with the neighbors. It’s cat abscess season! A cat abscess is a name for an infection that festers under the skin and breaks open. Most of these abscesses are from cat fights. Although I … Read more

10 secrets your pet won't tell you

“I Hurt!” As you can imagine, this is a huge issue for veterinarians. Identifying pain can be hard to do when pets’ pain-relieving adrenaline is pumping and they’re obviously doing their very best to be sure that they don’t show any weakness. Just so you know, dogs’ and cats’ wild ancestors imbued them with the … Read more

Most Common Dog Health Problems and simple treatments

Our dogs are faithful companions, and they depend on us for good care. To help your canine friend live a healthy life, you should know some of the most common health problems dogs face, their signs, and what you can do about them. Ear Infections Ear infections are a common canine health problem, and they can be caused by allergies, … Read more