Vaccines for Cats: The Ins and Outs of Vaccinating Your Pet

(Photo by  Nirzar Pangarkar  on  Unsplash ) A Note From Dr. JR: Since their discovery, vaccinations have done wonders to lessen the frequenc...

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Canine Hip Dyspasia: What's the Rub?

(Photo by  Ken Reid  on  Unsplash ) A Note From Dr. JR: Canine hip dysplasia is one of the more common orthopedic developmental disorders se...

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Heat Stroke: How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer

(Photo by  Nathan Anderson  on  Unsplash ) A note from Dr. JR: Summertime is great for pool parties, trips to the beach, and cook outs. At t...

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Feline Heart Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

(Photo by Elsa Noblet ) A Note from Dr. John: Hopefully, when you say that your cat has a big heart, you're talking about his dispositio...

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Urinary Incontinence: Where Are All the Puddles Coming From?

(Photo by Brina Blum ) A Note From Dr. John: All of the sudden, your spayed (and house-broken) female dog starts leaving puddles of urine on...

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Vaccines for Dogs: The Ins and Outs of Vaccinating Your Pet

(Photo by Andrew Branch ) A Note From Dr. John: What are vaccines? Since their discovery, vaccinations have done wonders to lessen the frequ...

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Parvo: A Deadly Disease

(Photo by Margo Brodowicz ) A Note From Dr. John: There's no sugarcoating it-- parvo kills!  So what is this deadly disease?  What cause...

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Choosing a Dog Breed That's Right for You

(Photo by Shannon Richards ) A Note from Dr. John: So you've finally decided to take the plunge and get a puppy.  How exciting!  Now whi...

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Pancreatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

(Photo by Tamara Bellis ) A Note From Dr. John: We frequently have pets come into our clinic with pancreatitis.  When we use the suffix ...

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats: What’s the Skinny?

(Photo by Chinda Sam ) A Note From Dr. John: So you're looking at Garfield wondering, "How in the world did he get this thin?...

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Hypothyroidism in Dogs: What’s the Skinny?

(Photo by Matthew Pilachowski ) A Note From Dr. John: Have you ever wondered why your dog does not eat that much yet continues to gain weigh...

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Oral Hygiene: Why Caring for Your Pet's Pearly Whites is No Joke

A Note from Dr. Ed: Dental care is one of the most commonly overlooked issues in our pets.   In fact, most dogs and cats begin to show some ...

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Canine Congestive Heart Failure: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

(Photo by Razvan Antonescu ) A Note From Dr. John: Here at PetMart, we talk a lot about congestive heart failure.  Some of our most popular ...

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