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10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

Veterinary visits help keep pets, humans healthy

Pets may transmit bacteria, parasites and even rabies to their owners, writes physician Anthony Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School professor. Dr. Komaroff recommends that all pets undergo regular veterinary visits for preventive care such as deworming and vaccinations. Additionally, commonsense practices including thorough hand-washing will help prevent problems, adds Dr. Komaroff.

How to Select a Dog Breed

Selecting a dog breed that's right for you and your family requires much consideration. Before you decide on a dog, take our dog breed selector quiz.

Flying or Traveling With a Dog or Cat

Safe plane, train and automobile travel with your dog or cat.

How Old is Your Dog in People Years?

Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.

Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

While you can count on our veterinary clinic for help in fighting your dog’s cancer, you will still need to provide day-to-day care. Here’s how.

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

How to Make Veterinarian Team Members Feel Valued

How to improve practices without disrupting them and build an environment where caregivers feel like they matter.

21 Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Pet

Making Veterinary Visits Less Scary

One of my goals as a veterinarian is to make visits to the hospital enjoyable for pets. That is no small task. Read more

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

Your Veterinary Practice ~ Buying, Selling and Merging

Your Veterinary Practice- Buying, Selling and Merging. Aimed at helping veterinarians with buying or selling a practice. Written and edited by veterinary practice experts at Simmons who have gathered and documented many issues facing veterinarians today.

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

Is this Normal? When Should I Take my Pet to the Veterinarian?

A new episode of AVMA TV has been posted on our YouTube page. All too often pet owners find themselves asking, “Is this normal? Should I take my pet to see the veterinarian?” In our new video, Dr. …

Oral Hygiene and Your Dog's Health

It’s a fact. Most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate because it is estimated that over 80 percent have significant oral pathology.