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Stair Training

Oops is that your fear or the dogâ€™s hang up? Training to freely go up and down stairs Dear Dr. Amy, I have been having trouble getting my Shih Tzu to walk down the stairs from my balcony.Â When she was 6 months old she fell from my

Adopting a New Cat or Kitten

Here are some tips on introducing the new addition to your other cats.Â Introducing a new cat to a household with previously existing cats can be troublesome sometimes. Cats have very tight-knit societies and they often resist abrupt

Submissive/Excited Urination

Does your dog have a habit of piddling when excited or nervous? Here are some tips to help you understand and correct the behavior. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Your dog is most likely exhibiting submissive or excitement urination.Â Dogs will

Snotty Nosed Cat

In March, I went to a lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference titled “The Snotty Nosed Cat: Is There Ever Any Hope?” By Dr. Lynch. In this talk, Dr. Lynch reviewed the many causes of this condition in cats, which are listed with an

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Cat Friendly Practice

WCVC is a Cat Friendly Practice Cat Friendly Designation Elevates Cat CareÂ The cat is king. With cats being the most beloved pet in the country, there is a growing need to improve the health care and overall well-being of the feline

Ticks, Ticks, Ticks

Most of us are familiar with ticks as the pesky little creatures that can carry and transmit Lyme Disease. Did you know that there are other diseases that they can transmit to our pets, and that ticks are not just seasonal but a