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• Preventing Separation Distress During and After a Pandemic

  When families shelter together for extended periods, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, pets enjoy nearly constant companionship. As people resume an active lifestyle, pets are suddenly faced with being alone. They may experience distress related to this loss of companionship. Treatment is discussed, such as independence training and an incremental program of safe departures. If your pet shows continued signs of distress related to being alone, it is important to seek professional help to prevent escalation.

• Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Cats

  The American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association have established guidelines to standardize preventive health care for cats, helping them to live longer, healthier lives. This handout provides an overview of the recommendations within these guidelines and why they are so important.

• Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Dogs

  The American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association have established guidelines to standardize preventive health care for dogs, helping them to live longer, healthier lives. This handout provides an overview of the recommendations within these guidelines and why they are so important.

• Primeros Auxilios

  First Aid for Dogs - Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  Las urgencias pueden tener presentaciones muy diversas: atropellos, mordiscos, quemaduras, golpes de calor, envenenamientos o pérdidas de conciencia por mencionar sólo algunas.

• Primeros Auxilios Felinos

  First Aid for Cats - Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  Las urgencias médicas pueden producirse repentinamente y sin aviso. Es importante para todos los propietarios de gatos tener unas bases mínimas acerca de las urgencias médicas más frecuentes en medicina veterinaria para poder aportar unos primeros auxilios si fuera necesario.

• Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) Gene Mutation

  The pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) gene, if mutated, can contribute to increased body fat and body weight and increased food motivation in affected dogs. At this time, this gene mutation has only been found in the Labrador Retriever and Flat-coated Retriever and affects the majority of those working as service dogs. This handout explains how the POMC gene mutation was discovered, how it impacts affected dogs, and how you can support your dog if affected.

• Proper Disposal of Medical Waste

  Medical waste includes needles, syringes, body parts, bodily fluids, feces and medications among other things. This handout addresses some of the ways such waste can be safely disposed.

• Proper Etiquette at the Dog Park

  Many dogs love to get out to socialize and exercise with their canine friends and dog parks are their go-to spots for getting together. Proper etiquette, from both you and your pup, will allow everyone to enjoy the park safely and courteously.

• Pug

  No hyperactive ankle-biter, the Pug has a stable and noble way, befitting a much larger dog - and a giant personality to match.

• Puli

  A barking mop on springs, the Puli is a perky and personable dog that gets lots of second looks for his Rastafarian locks.