So you’re back at your vet’s office for your dog’s yearly spring health checkup. Your vet mentions it’s time for shots again, including the Parvovirus vaccination (also known as Parvo Virus). Now you’re probably wondering, but is this vaccine really necessary? What exactly are we trying to prevent?

So often, we are asked by concerned pet parents how to go about finding someone they can trust, to come into their homes while they go on vacation, to care for their precious pets. I’ve recently been asked, “We are going on vacation in mid-August and are apprehensive about leaving our two dogs, one cat, two gold fish and our old parakeet. Can you help us decide what to do?” My response? …

Of all the reasons pet parents take their pets to the veterinarian, skin problems in dogs and cats rank near the top. Even though many atypical growths are benign, any suspicious growths should be examined by a medical professional. For those wanting to know more about skin abnormalities …