The Dr. Tony Show: Senior Pets
If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s your chance … It’s The Dr. Tony Show! The Dr. Tony Show is a monthly blogcast covering pet topics you’ve always wanted to know more about, with advice right from the...
View ArticleWATCH: Holiday Pet Horrors? Dr. Tony to the Rescue!
To help prepare your home and your pet for guests during the holidays, follow the advice of Tony Johnson, DVM, and his Sergeant’s sidekick, Kelly, in the latest edition of The Dr. Tony Show. Welcome...
View ArticlePet Meds: What’s in a Name (Brand)?
Humans love names – they give us something to hold on to, something to remember things by and something to set one thing apart from another. Without a name, people on the street would just shout out...
View ArticleWinter Warnings to Keep Pets Safe this Winter
The winter weather can be very challenging for both pets and their people. I know winter has truly arrived when my cats stand on the top of the couch and refuse to get down. They will sit on my lap...
View ArticleOh MOMMY! Can I have a PUPPY?
Holiday time finds us looking for “just the right gift” for our family and friends – and many of us feel a live animal is the answer. Who can resist a cute puppy or kitten up for adoption or purchase?...
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The Fido Bag Could Help Save Your Pet
If the smoke alarm goes off in your house, do you have a plan of action for your family? What about for your pets? When 911 has been contacted and the fire fighters are on their way we know they will...
View ArticleJoin Tiffani Thiessen and Sergeant’s to emBARK on Pet Health
As February marks Responsible Pet Owners Month, I’m proud to be joining Sergeant’s Pet Care Products and American Humane Association with the launch of its emBARK on Pet Health campaign. There are...
View ArticleCombating Pet Theft: Steps to Take if Your Pet is Missing
The other day I read a post on an online that read as follows: “DOG THEFT, PLEASE HELP! Bueller is a French Bulldog. On the night of 1/11/2013, his owner Derek McComber was robbed at gunpoint. The...
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Helping Train a Young Puppy
There’s nothing harder for a young puppy to learn (or a kind person to teach) than being alone. Dogs are social animals, just as we are. And when you bring a puppy home you’re not only asking him to do...
View ArticleAfter The Dust Settles: Post-Disaster Return to Normalcy for Pets
We’re all pretty accustomed to thinking about disaster preparedness for ourselves and our loved ones in the face of recent mega-disasters like the recent tornado devastation in Oklahoma, the earthquake...
View ArticleTogether, We Helped 5,000 Shelter Pets!
Sergeant’s Pet Care Products recently distributed 5,000 Pet Health Kits worth up to $250,000 to shelters nationwide as part of the emBARK on Pet Health program. The emBARK on Pet Health campaign asked...
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The Top 3 Dog Ailments and How We Treat Them
Our pets are inextricably tied into our lives and when they become ill, we all feel the pain. Below are the top 3 dog diseases (just based on my experience) and what we, as veterinarians, recommend to...
View Article6 Tips for Moving With Pets
Are you planning a move, or just want to be prepared for the future? You came to the right place! What do you do to make the location change easier for you and your pets? Below are six suggestions to...
View ArticleChanging Weather Affects Your Pets
My wife and I disagree about fall – I love it, she sees it as the end of the world. We also disagree about bacon (She’s a vegetarian). I think fall is a time of quiet introspection as the sun-drenched...
View ArticleGoing Back to Work: ‘When Will You Be Home, Mommy?’
Like so many others in the economy slump in this country, I was laid off from my job. This was both good and bad. Bad that we were cut to half our household income. Good that Bo & her sister,...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet
So, you’re thinking about adding a new dog or cat to your family? Do you find a breeder, visit a pet store, or visit your local animal shelter? As the adoptive “pet parent” of three rescue dogs, here’s...
View ArticleHousehold Dangers for Cats and Dogs
If you have pets, it’s really important to view your home from their perspective and secure certain standard household items, which could in fact be hazardous to your pet’s health. I’ve decided to...
View ArticleHalloween Tips for Cats
While Howl’oween may be the biggest event on the pet calendar, there’s no question that it’s a more of a dogcentric occasion as dogs are more likely to dress up than cats! Nevertheless, there are some...
View Article10 Tips for Traveling With Pets
It’s no secret that traveling (by air or car) is a huge part of the holiday season. For those planning to bring a furry friend or two along, here are 10 quick tips to keep in mind: Veterinarians often...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Home Pet Friendly
For a new dog or puppy, your home and yard is an adventure-filled playground to explore, sniff out and chew. It’s a good idea to scan the following places before bringing your new (or existing) friend...
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