By Dr. Laura Hady As temperatures increase, we tend to spend more time outside with our pets. However, our fun times can be marred by the bugs, insects and plants that thrive in the warmer weather. The following are some tips to protect our furry friends from these...
By Dr. Laura Hady As we enter the month of school graduations marked by academic achievements, it seems an appropriate time to honor our animal friends for their medical achievements contributing to human health. If you are a pet’s parent, you probably already know...
By Dr. Laura Hady I believe that one of the best things pet owners can do for the health of their furry friends is to keep apprised of their pet’s dental health. Too often, I only get to see a pet when the dental disease is beyond bad breath, to the point of pain. By...
By Tania Soussan Carol Briggs is so devoted to Treetop that she tries not to leave the little cat home alone too often. She’ll sometimes even ask her son to “babysit” when she goes to volunteer every Thursday afternoon at Gentiva Hospice. The blue-eyed beauty who...
By Dr. Laura Hady As warmer days approach, many of us get the urge to start Spring cleaning. I always enjoy cleaning up my pets as well, especially since they are starting to shed their winter coats. Bathing our animals helps both the pets and us humans because it...
By Dr. Laura Hady “You want me to give my pet daily massages as part of his therapy?” This is a common question from my physical rehabilitation clients. Yet, I believe that massage is the most underutilized therapy that we have to treat animals in pain. The health...
By Dr. Laura Hady While an occasional cough should not always concern pet owners, a cough that continues past a few days should be assessed by a veterinarian. Some of the causes of coughs include infectious diseases, structural diseases, heart disease, or chronic...
By Dr. Laura Hady The holidays are upon us and as we shop for others, we may want to celebrate the bonds we have with our pets. Being a pet owner and a veterinarian has given me some insight into affordable gifts that can be used for the fun, safety, health, and...
By Dr. Laura Hady I love how the cooler fall weather allows for hikes with my dogs and playtime with my cats who enjoy chasing leaves as I rake them into piles. Despite the exercise, fall can mark the beginning of weight gain for both humans and our pets as we sit...
Caring for an animal provides physical, mental health benefits By Autumn Gray Tinkerbell and Don Selby were what you might call “regulars.” The pair, a Havanese dog and 70-something retiree, delighted their neighborhood with routine daily walks – and a solid run of...
