Your Pet's Annual Exam Is 20 Minutes — Six Questions That Change What You Get Out Of It
Vets say the single biggest predictor of a useful appointment is whether the owner walked in with something written down.
Dr. Alina Voss, DVMJul 19, 20265 min
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Your Dog Isn't Being Dramatic About Thunder — Here's What's Actually Happening
Storm phobia isn't only about noise, which is why sound-based fixes so often fail. Three of the four triggers are things you can't hear.
Dr. Alina Voss, DVMAug 7, 20266 min
Most Cats Have Dental Disease By Age Three — And Almost Nobody Notices
Cats do not stop eating when their mouth hurts. That single fact is why this goes undetected for years.
Dr. Alina Voss, DVMJul 31, 20265 min
Your Dog Just Turned Nine — Six Things Vets Say To Change Now
"Slowing down" is not a diagnosis. Most of what owners write off as age is treatable, and the window for catching it is narrow.
Hana SatoJul 25, 20266 min
Nearly Everything Sold As 'Rabbit Food' Is Wrong — Here's The Actual Diet
The muesli mix, the yogurt drops, the carrot on the packaging. Exotics vets say diet causes most of what they treat in rabbits.
Hana SatoJul 14, 20266 min
One Guinea Pig Is A Welfare Problem — Why Vets Say They Come In Pairs
In several countries it's illegal to keep a single guinea pig. Even where it isn't, the evidence on solitary housing is not ambiguous.
Hana SatoJul 13, 20265 min