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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.

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!

From the Vet: Biggest Pet Peeves

Like anyone, veterinarians have challenges in their profession. It’s not always cute puppies and kittens! In fact, veterinary medicine, while largely rewarding, can be a stressful field. Oftentimes, pet owners will cause issues for veterinarians, and get in the way of their pets' care. We asked our veterinary adviser, Dr. Bruce Little, DVM, what his...

Dogs: How Our Furry Friends Are Good for Our Health

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." -- Josh BillingsThey welcome us home with wagging tails and ready to play, loving us loyally and unconditionally no matter what kind of day we've had -- it's no wonder they say that dogs are a man's (and a woman's) best friendBut did you know that our four-legged friends are so much more than just cuddly companions and directly contribute to getting -- and keeping…

6 Tips for Boarding a Dog with Separation Anxiety

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, these tips will allow you to go on your vacation without worrying that your pooch is miserable.

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.

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

These Mighty Pets Show How Healing the Human-Animal Bond Can Be

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 »

Top 5 "Need-to-Know" Tips from a Veterinary Assisting MVP

Sandy Moore is Carrington’s Veterinary Assisting [1] Program Director at the Phoenix North campus. Sandy was recently chosen as the 2016 MVP Community Leader by the Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona [2] (VHCTAz).You don’t win awards without knowing your stuff, so we picked Sandy’s...

Vets and the virus: how animal clinics are adapting their protocol

In a time where we are extremely focused on the health of our human family, the health of our pets is another part of daily life that still needs attention-- even during a pandemic. Animal Clinic East in Chattanooga has adjusted their appointment protocol and will still keep seeing you and furry family members. For now, it will just from a little farther away. "There's enough anxiety around right now, we're trying to help people not have to worry about their dogs and…

Addicts Turn to Animal Clinics for Easy Access to Painkillers

At one vet clinic, Shannon Toomey called her dog Oso. At another, she called him Monster. Her other dog went by Gus and Bear depending on the clinic...

Dogs used in experiments need your help! Yes, DOGS.

Have your dogs tell Texas A&M that they're not test tubes.

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know Part I

Bringing your pet to the emergency clinic can be very scary, stressful, inconvenient, and expensive. While an emergency visit is...

Think twice before giving pets as holiday gifts, advises Frenship Vet Clinic

Many people consider pets great holiday gifts. But in spite of their popularity as presents, pets do not always make the most appropriate holiday gift.