There are many hazards associated with being a veterinarian. The most obvious is the possibility of being bit by a painful or angry patient. Also...

The Wild Side column is dedicated to sharing real-life stories about owners and their pets. For the most part these stories are lighthearted and fun,...

Rocco, a big, bruising 2-year-old male pit bull, had a handful of problems. Problem No. 1: He was allowed off leash to roam his countryside...

Mr. Thompson brought his 2-year-old Pomeranian Frankie in for an annual exam. I couldn’t help but stare at Frankie’s new hairdo. Normally impeccably groomed and...

Dancing is an expressive form of communication. Interpreting the fine nuances can be quite challenging. Many times something is lost in translation, as was the...

Having a veterinarian in the family means instant advice at all times of day. Great for the family pets, but maybe not so great for...

People are always amazed at the type of pets that come to our hospital. Dogs and cats are no surprise, but anorexic chameleons or itchy...

Nobody told me how difficult raising children would be. Every night I find myself wedged between my 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son trying to get...

The other day, my 4year-old daughter Jada was picking through her dinner. “Eat your ham,” I said. “Daddy, ham is pig, right?” I nodded yes....