By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital You wonderful person, you found a lost dog and now you want to find this lost dog's human. If the dog has a collar and a tag, locating the human is usually a no-brainer. But what about when the phone number on the tag is out of order or there is no collar or tag to refer to? Don't worry, there are options.  Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. When I think of life-saving first aid for a dog in a life-threatening situation, the top three skills I think of are CPR, applying direct pressure and keeping calm.  Read more.

None of us want to hear that our beloved dog needs surgery. It's scary to think of all the factors involved before, during and after the operation.  Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. A dog in your life can mean a healthier and happier life for you. There is the obvious benefit of an increase in exercise because you will need to take you dog out for daily walks. But there is also the potential to be more social on those walks if you join a group of like-minded dog people. Walking with others will make you more likely to be co  Read more.

By Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., C.V.C., C.V.A., Holistic Veterinary Care, Oakland, CA Halloween is right around the corner, and so are potential dangers that could affect your dog—loud noises, big costumes, chocolate and other sweets, etc. Here are a few tips from Dr. Gary Richter, medical director of the award-winning Holistic Veterinary Care of Oakland, California.  Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. Traveling with a puppy means being prepared. Prepared to get your puppy out to eliminate often. Prepared with vaccines. And prepared with distractions.  Read more.

By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego County. September is National Preparedness month, which reminds us that we need to think about disasters before they have a chance to impact our families. This means we need to include our furry family members in our plans as well!  Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. Dogs need to play. Play is a great way for your dog to let off steam and offers him learning opportunities, as well. Play will strengthen your dog's bond to you, improve his health and yours too. Going easy on the quick bursts of speed will also increase the amount of time your dog will be able to enjoy exercise and be less likely to get arthrit  Read more.

By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego County. With all kinds of medication available to humans over the counter, many pet owners are tempted to give pets the same medication to avoid a trip to the vet. However, not all human medications can be administered to pets with the same result. There are also different drug interactions in pets and people, so  Read more.

By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. To cook or not to cook? That is the age old question. The argument over the potential benefit and safety of raw diets has been heavily debated for decades. Proponents describe raw diets as natural and similar to what a dog might eat in the wilderness. There are a variety of raw diets and many differences in how   Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. Be prepared! Have a collar and tag with your cell phone number, not a landline number, especially if you are traveling. If you are on the road, be sure you have downloaded the DogTrekker mobile app that has an Emergency Services tab where you will find the closest local shelter who takes in lost dogs, with phone numbers, distances and drivi  Read more.

By Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. Our senior dog friends can be sensitive to change. Therefore, preparation is key to traveling with our older companions. Building a sense of familiarity for your dog while on your trip is imperative to keeping him comfortable.  Read more.

By Gary Richter, MS, DVM, CVA, CVC, GDVWHM, Holistic Veterinary Care, Oakland, CA Xylitol is a commonly used artificial sweetener found in a wide range of products for people. Xylitol is present in sugar free gum, candy, low calorie foods, and even some medications. From a human perspective xylitol is desirable because it can satisfy our sweet tooth and for diabetics, it provides a means t  Read more.

By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. There are many resources on how a person can cope with the loss of their beloved dog (articles, books, online blogs, support groups, and more). There are not as many resources focused on helping a surviving dog deal with the loss of a canine companion. Dogs experiencing this kind of grief can suffer in a variety of w  Read more.

By Gary Richter, MS, DVM, Holistic Veterinary Care, Oakland, CA As more and more people discover the benefits of medical cannabis for themselves, many pet owners are wondering if there are similar benefits for their furry family members. As it turns out, the use of cannabis in animals is nothing new. Cannabis has been used in veterinary medicine for nearly as long as humans have used it to treat   Read more.

From the editors: Many pet parents are interested in plant-based diets for their animals for ethical, environmental and health reasons, such as allergies. This week we turn to Jan Allegretti, for her take on plant-based diets. At the end of the article, we will provide some additional links to other opinions regarding this important topic. by Jan Allegretti, D.Vet.Hom., author of The Complete Hol  Read more.

By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. Over the past three months, almost every other call we’ve received at our hospital has been regarding the “dog flu.” While cases of canine flu are on the rise in California, as an informed dog owner, it is important to understand what canine flu is, which dogs are at risk, the clinical signs of canine fl  Read more.