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F or many of us, our pets are our children. In cases of divorce, our dogs, cats, horses, and other pets are considered personal property. “In a divorce, pets must be awarded as part of the property division and therefore will usually go to one spouse or the other,” says Charla Bradshaw, a family law […]

Vaccinations are something every pet parent needs to think about. It used to be that your dog or cat got a shot every year, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore – vaccines have gotten better. Experts in veterinary medicine have found that some vaccinations can be given less frequently than in the past. “The […]

Pets can be expensive. And so can moving. Pets + moving? Well, Apartments.com did the math in it’s 2014 Pet-Friendly Renting Trends Survey and revealed the high price pet owners pay to take in a furry companion. According to the survey of some 3,000 people across the U.S., close to 80 percent of renters were […]

When people ask me why I became a veterinarian, I usually tell them it was to help animals stay healthy and to cure them of illness. I share these similar desires with my friends who are human physicians. One of the things we talk about regarding our differing careers, is that veterinarians meet most of […]

City-run animal shelters have become notorious for euthanizing adoptable dogs and cats. Under pressure from city officials who are feeling the heat from constituents, shelters frequently revamp their procedures, processes and even turn over staff to satisfy voters, serve animals and stay within their allotted budgets. Yet what if the answer to the traditional animal […]

Warm weather means added attention to keep your pets safe. The Seattle Animal Shelter and Seattle Humane Society offer these tips on protecting pets: Take it easy. Avoid overexerting animals in hot weather. Obesity, old age, underlying disease and previous bouts of heat stroke can predispose an animal to the condition. Provide clean, cool water. […]

Poor Arlo and Cream Puff. My two cats have – like their owner – eaten too many carbs over the last several months and are now on a diet. The extra pounds are noticeable: Arlo can’t jump as high or run as fast when chasing a cat toy; Cream Puff has become softer around the […]