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Human medications are not designed for the animal body, and can have deadly effects when given to pets. Veterinarians can help prescribe the right dose and type of medication for your pet when it is in pain.

When Your Cat Vomits

It’s the moment a cat owner dreads: being jolted awake in the middle of the night by that awful sound of retching. And while you fumble for the light switch, your favorite feline deposits a hairball on your pillow.

As much as we love them, cats vomit, even hairless breeds. Hairballs are a common culprit. But vomiting can also be a sign of a potentially serious medical problem.

So when should you be concerned?

AAHA-Accredited Practices Keeping Up to Date

If you watch television, you know how many ads there are for new medications, treatment options and research being conducted to help people and pets stay healthy. How do veterinarians and their staffs keep up with all this information?

Veterinary professionals are usually required to accumulate continuing education credits every 1–2 years. Many veterinary hospitals employ Certified Veterinary Practice Managers (CVPMs), who are also required to get CE credits to maintain their credentialed status. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation recommend more CE hours than many state veterinary medical boards require.

Periodontal Disease in Dogs

More than 85% of dogs over 4 years of age have evidence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammation of the supporting structures surrounding the teeth and is the main cause of early tooth loss.

Toy breeds are at higher risk for periodontal disease because of tooth crowding in the mouth.

How to Exercise Your Dog in Winter

My chow chow, Nani, is covered in long, orange fur. I’m not. Children often stop Nani and me on the street to remark on how fluffy she is. No one has ever commented on my fur.

Now, abundant body hair on a human is normally a bad thing, but on below-zero days, I find myself staring enviously at Nani. A quick glance at her thick coat is also a reminder that my canine companion is ready and willing to brave the elements, even if I’m not.

So, on cold winter days, how do I give Nani the exercise she needs without making myself miserable?