‘Why are vets so expensive?’

Photo courtesy of Dr. Marie Haynes Dr. Marie Haynes practices at Beechwood Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, and is a member of the Veterinary Information N ...

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Parrot Nutrition

Long gone are the days when it was considered appropriate to feed pet parrots nothing but seeds and human food. Seeds are essentially junk food for birds. They ...

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The View from Under a Horse

The view is better from the back of a horse. The view from under a horse lends a whole new perspective. As the hooves skimmed my chest and face, missing by inc ...

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Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog, No Bones about It: You are being redirected to updated information on this topic.

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How Does Anesthesia Work?

Pet owners may shy away from surgical or dentistry procedures for their pets because they fear the risks of anesthesia. While it’s a good to consider the risks ...

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Cat-Proofing Your Home -- Because Resistance is Futile

I have a friend who takes a somewhat reactionary (and useless, really) approach to undesired occurrences in her home and life. For example, when her son left hi ...

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