February Is National Pet Dental Health Month
By Rachele Baker, DVM – As a veterinarian, I examine a lot of dogs’ and cats’ mouths, and I can tell you that there are a lot of dogs and cats that have severe tartar...
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The Best Nutrition For Dogs and Puppies | Choosing The Best Dog Food For Your Dog
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am delighted to share with you the following excerpt from Chapter 1 of my recently released book Dog Health Care: 7 Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy. Praise...
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Taking Your Cat To The Veterinarian: Ways To Help Calm Your Cat And Make The Experience Less Stressful
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Do you dread taking your cat to the veterinarian? Does your cat disappear as soon as you get his or her carrier out? Regular veterinary examinations are very important to...
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Zylkene: A Nutraceutical To Calm Anxious Pets
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Both dogs and cats can suffer fear or anxiety due to stressors such as thunderstorms, fireworks, moving to a new home, boarding, or a trip to the veterinary hospital or...
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month
By Rachele Baker, DVM – As a veterinarian, I examine a lot of dogs’ and cats’ mouths, and I can tell you that there are a lot of dogs and cats that have severe tartar...
The Best Nutrition For Dogs and Puppies | Choosing The Best Dog Food For Your Dog
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am delighted to share with you the following excerpt from Chapter 1 of my recently released book Dog Health Care: 7 Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy. Praise...
Taking Your Cat To The Veterinarian: Ways To Help Calm Your Cat And Make The Experience Less Stressful
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Do you dread taking your cat to the veterinarian? Does your cat disappear as soon as you get his or her carrier out? Regular veterinary examinations are very important to...
Zylkene: A Nutraceutical To Calm Anxious Pets
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Both dogs and cats can suffer fear or anxiety due to stressors such as thunderstorms, fireworks, moving to a new home, boarding, or a trip to the veterinary hospital or...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Allergies
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I have a golden retriever named Savanna that has atopy (allergies to environmental allergens). Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease seen in both humans and dogs that is characterized by...
Fun Exercise Options For Your Dog
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Most dogs (and their owners) benefit greatly from regular aerobic exercise. Exercise helps to keep dogs healthy and in shape. There are many fun exercise options for your dog. Some...
Walking With Your Dog For Health and Weight Loss
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Walking with your dog on a regular basis is a great way to provide your dog with the aerobic exercise that he or she needs to be healthy. If your...
Is Your Dog Overweight? How To Develop A Weight Loss Plan For Your Dog
By Rachele Baker, DVM – It is estimated that approximately 54% of dogs in the United States are either overweight or obese. Although certain breeds of dogs are predisposed to weight problems (including Labrador retrievers,...
Ticks On Your Dog: Bloodsucking Parasites That Can Transmit Serious Diseases
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. They can transmit serious diseases while feeding. Ticks avoid detection by their hosts by secreting saliva with anesthetic properties...
Fleas On Your Dog: Tiny Parasites That Can Cause Big Problems
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Fleas are the most common external parasites of dogs. Although these parasites are only about an eighth of an inch long, they can cause big problems for your dog. Fleas...
