Health & Wellness

Vet Corner: Combating Excessive Tear Staining in Dogs
A Veterinary Ophthalmologist’s Perspective on Tear Staining: causes and treatments.
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Vet Corner: Combating Excessive Tear Staining in Dogs
A Veterinary Ophthalmologist’s Perspective on Tear Staining: causes and treatments.

Senior Adoption Programs Enrich Lives of Pets, Humans
Several area organizations offer special programs to adopt out senior pets to seniors looking to share their golden years with a four-legged friend.

An October Weight Check-In for your Pet
October 14 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day.

Helping Pets and People Reduce Pain and Anxiety with Tulip Tree CBD
Jeri Schulz MSN, RN, founder and CEO of Tulip Tree CBD is a registered nurse with decades of experience in patient care and clinical administration. Schulz is a lifelong pet lover and when she was younger aspired to be a vet. Schulz has clinical expertise managing cardiovascular services, intensive care units, Chicago area inpatient hospice providers and critical care and telemetry units. She also served on the nursing faculty of several Chicago-area colleges and universities where she inspired student nurses with her love of nursing and with the strong work ethic that has served her throughout her career. She is

Feline Declawing: 5 Reasons to Let Your Cat Keep Her Claws
Should I Declaw My Cat? The short answer is: No. Declawing of cats is a popular procedure performed in many American veterinary hospitals. Declawing a cat involves removing a cat’s claws so that he or she can no longer scratch people, other pets, or valuable household items (such as furniture). Although once extremely common and widely acceptable in the United States, this procedure is now banned in many countries and is becoming less favorable in the eyes of veterinarians, animal welfare groups, and the general public. Many veterinarians have started to view the declawing procedure (or onychectomy) as an archaic

Navigating Vet Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 Things You Should Know
With all of the chaos happening around us, it can be very overwhelming if you are a pet owner that finds yourself in need of veterinary care.

All About Parvovirus in Dogs and Puppies
Parvovirus has unique characteristics that make it very hardy in the environment.

Accidents Happen: 6 tips every pet owner needs to know for National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Emergencies and accidents can happen at any time and come in many different shapes and forms.

Household Items that Can be Toxic to Your Pet
There are common household items you may currently have in your home, but you might not know that they could be harmful to your furry family members.

Pet Dental Care: The Basics
It is estimated that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 3 years old already have periodontal disease.

Protect Yourself and Your Pets from Coyotes
It’s peak coyote mating season so learn what to do to protect yourself and your pets.

Meet Dr. Katie Hogan
CincyPet Magazine is pleased to welcome Dr. Katie Hogan as a contributor. She will be writing a regular column for our website and will also answer reader questions. Dr. Katie Hogan is a full-time veterinarian at Grady Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She works with dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals and is dedicated to furthering the human-animal bond. In her free time, she creates online content for her blog, KatieHoganDVM.com, which is dedicated to helping pets, pet parents, and veterinarians live the best lives imaginable. Dr. Katie is originally from Frankfort, Kentucky. She went to Murray State University for