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May 21, 2026
Kalei Burgess
Summer is the time for outdoor adventures, late nights with friends, and vacations you’ve looked forward to all year long. However, even though this season is full of tail-wagging fun, the extra heat can pose significant risks for our four-legged friends.
Read More About Dog Days of Summer: How to Wag Safely This Season
February 23, 2026
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
If you’ve ever caught a whiff of something that smells suspiciously like corn chips on your dog’s paws, you’re not imagining things. And if you sniffed your pet’s feet to confirm it, we won’t judge. That familiar scent, sometimes called “Frito feet,” is common and usually harmless.
Read More About Frito Feet: The Science Behind That Corn Chip Smell (It’s the Yeast of Their Problems!)
December 22, 2025
Kalei Burgess
They say a bark is worth a thousand words — but for pet owners, it can be a mystery trying to understand what our pet’s quirks are telling us. From explaining unusual behaviors to understanding what’s going on in that four-legged brain, we’re decoding some common questions to separate facts from pet propaganda.
Read More About Decoding Pet Mysteries: From Butt-Sniffing to the Zoomies
December 16, 2025
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
You’ve probably heard the word leptospirosis at your vet’s office or read it on your pet’s vaccination record, but what exactly is it, and why does your dog need to be protected from it? Leptospirosis (or “lepto” for short) is a serious bacterial disease that affects both animals and people.
Read More About Let’s Talk Lepto: Protecting Your Pet from Leptospirosis
December 16, 2025
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Canine influenza, or canine “flu,” is more than just a cough. It is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can spread quickly among dogs. Unlike many mild respiratory infections, canine influenza can cause serious illness. The virus spreads through the air when dogs cough or sneeze and can also linger on objects like bowls or leashes, infecting dogs even before they show any symptoms.
Read More About Flu Fighters: Stop Canine Influenza in Its Tracks
