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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.

5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room

The vet's waiting room can be a social minefield. Dr. Patty Khuly suggests you avoid a few specific topics in order to keep things friendly.

Over-The-Counter Products You Shouldn't Use on Your Pet

Before you give your pet anything from your own medicine cabinet, think twice and consult your vet. Many common over-the-counter products are dangerous for cats and dogs.

Would You Recognize The Signs Your Cat or Dog is in Pain?

We like to think we know when our pets hurt but it's not always easy to detect signs your cat or dog is in pain. Here are subtle signs to look for.

7 Tips to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat

Cats are less likely to go to the vet than dogs. It doesn't have to be this way. These tips will help your scared cat learn to love veterinary visits.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

Ten Early Warning Signs of Canine Cancer

Cancer essentially refers to an uncontrolled cell growth on or in the body. It may either be localized, or invade neighboring tissues and then spread all the way through the body. This serious disease is potential in most household animals, and the incidence increases with age. Dogs often get cancer at almost the same rate […]

Veterinary workers are four times more likely to take their lives. Here's why

Dr Mara Hickey has dedicated her life to helping sick animals. Now she and her colleagues need help to address the mental health crisis that's casting a shadow over the veterinary industry.

How To Prepare Your Dog for the Vet Exam

Are you worried about how your pet will behave at the vet's office? Whether your dog is anxious, unruly or aggressive, veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and dog trainer Mikkel Becker teach you how to make vet visits easier on everyone.

I Never Understood Why Veterinarians Are at Such High Risk of Suicide. Until I Became One.

The 10 Naughtiest Dog Breeds

What makes a breed naughty? And which ones are tops on the list?

Why Cats Don't Go to the Vet

Learn how to reduce stress and costs of providing care to cats. Take Your Cat to the Vet Day increases awareness of the need for routine vet care for cats.

5 Simple Pet First Aid Tricks Every Owner Should Know

It's always good to know some key pet first aid techniques, until you can get your pet to a veterinary hospital. Vetstreet covers 5 common emergency situations.

Is Ice Water Dangerous For Dogs? Vet Debunks Online Rumor

Could giving your dog ice water to drink on a hot, humid day result in death? A vet debunks the rumor circulating online.

Why veterinarians face a high suicide risk, and what’s being done about it

“I want anyone in a dark place to hear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Canine Cancer: What Are The Warning Signs?

Overview of Symptoms of Canine Cancer Not too long ago, when a dog owner learned that a dog had cancer, it meant a death sentence for the animal. But, thanks to advances in cancer research, things have changed. Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells on or within the body. It may be localized, or …

What Kind of Documentation Can Prove the Need for an Assistance Animal?

If a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but the disability or t...

Suicides among veterinarians become a growing problem

Debt, nonstop stress and social media attacks are the main reasons some take their own lives.