Ask Dr. Anna: The key to prevent barking
Barking is a natural instinct that dogs exhibit for many reasons. Unfortunately, it also one of the most common complaints of dog owners and their…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Pregnant women may be infected by cats
Are you pregnant or know someone that is pregnant and has a cat in the household? Then you need to read this article about Toxoplasmosis. …
Ask Dr. Anna: Ticks can transmit diseases to dogs and people
Ticks can transmit diseases to dogs and people. In fact, the CDC has reported that ticks in every U.S. state carry diseases and that the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Preventative medicine with your pets
A major portion of my job is devoted to keeping pets healthy with preventative medicine. Preventative medicine includes vaccinations, at least one yearly comprehensive physical…
Ask Dr. Anna: proper care for orphaned kittens
I can tell that spring is approaching, as we are starting to see abandoned puppies and kittens. In fact, I have three dachshunds, terrier mixes…
Ask Dr. Anna: dogs and cats can get cavities
Did you know that dogs and cats can get cavities in their teeth? In dogs and cats we call it tooth resorption. This condition…
Ask Dr. Anna: does your dog lick excessively?
Do you have a dog that licks everything or licks excessively? This behavior is called excessive licking of surfaces or ELS. Many dogs presented with…
Ask Dr. Anna: hairballs worthy of veterinary attention
Hairballs, are they just a normal nuisance or a sign that something is wrong? Most cat owners believe that hair balls aren’t worthy of…
Anna Coffin: Is your dog or cat constantly dizzy?
Can you imagine constantly being dizzy and not knowing which way is up? This commonly happens to older dogs and cats and is known as…