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Can I get COVID-19 from my pet?
There are many questions and concerns about COVID-19 infection. The most frequent questions that pet owners ask our vets are: can my pet get COVID-19, and can humans catch the virus from their pets?
Pet Euthanasia - Knowing When its Time and What to Expect
No one ever feels ready to say goodbye to a beloved pet - it’s often one of the most difficult things that you’ll face as a pet owner. Our pets are considered dear friends and members of the family,…
Rabbit Nutrition: How to feed your pet rabbit
You decided to get a rabbit as a pet - great choice! The diet you feed your pet rabbit will have long term effects on their overall health, gut microflora, teeth, and behavior. Keep reading to learn…
Do Rabbits Make Good Pets?
Do rabbits make good pets? You bet they do! Rabbits are smart, quiet, most are small and can happily live in an apartment. They can live indoors or outdoors or a mix of both. Pet rabbits tend to…
Winter Safety Tips for Rabbits
Rabbits housed outdoors often do very well in cold weather, but they need some extra care and modifications to the hutch. Rabbits do not hibernate, so they will maintain their normal routines and…
Your Rabbit’s Guide to Safe and Dangerous Plants to Eat
Rabbits are so curious and love to taste new things. In the wild, they would learn what foods are safe and which ones are not from other older rabbits. However, our pets don’t have that advantage.…
Rabbit Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby Care
Rabbits are prolific breeders. If you have both males and females and they haven’t been neutered, they can start to reproduce at ages as young as 4 to 6 months! Keep reading to learn everything you…
Skin Diseases in Rabbits
Rabbits can get a variety of skin conditions, ranging from fungal, viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections such as fleas and lice. Even a certain sexually transmitted disease can cause skin…
Do rabbits need vaccines?
Preventing disease is much easier than curing it. If you own a dog or a cat, you know that regular vaccinations are recommended to keep them as healthy as possible. This involves a trip to the vet,…
Keeping Your Rabbit’s Digestive System Healthy
Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. They have a specialized gastrointestinal (GI) tract to accommodate that diet. Did you know rabbits can eat up to 30 times per day and ingest 2-8…
How to Care for a Pet With a Broken Bone
Just like humans, dogs and cats can suffer from broken bones. Read on to learn about the symptoms of fractures, what you can do to help your four-legged family member before you get to the vet, and…
Nail Trimming Tips for Rabbits and Other Pocket Pets
Nail trimming is important in all species. Overgrown nails can curve back and grow into the paw or pads causing pain and infection. Overgrown nails are more likely to be caught on items and tear or…
Ask a Vet: 10 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Vet Visit
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
Myxomatosis in Rabbits
Myxomatosis is a viral disease in pet and wild rabbits. In the US, this contagious disease is mainly located on the West Coast. Cottontail rabbits are the normal host of the virus and it rarely…
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), also known as viral hemorrhagic disease (VHD) is a contagious viral disease caused by a calicivirus. This virus mainly affects European pet rabbits. However,…
Pet Medication 101: Ketoconazole
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what ketoconazole is used for,…
Why does my pet need an abdominal ultrasound?
An ultrasound, also known as ultrasonography or sonographic imaging, is one of the non-invasive imaging modalities that are used in veterinary medicine. The procedure provides images of the internal…
7 Tips to Prepare for Your Pet’s First Vet Visit
The first visit to the vet can be nerve-wracking both for you and your pet. It’s only natural for them to be nervous. Your furry friend doesn’t understand the point of a veterinary visit. But you…
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