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How to Hike Safely With Your Dog

By ruthmacpete

Hiking is a great activity for people and pets. Besides the beautiful scenery and fresh air, you get a healthy dose of exercise. Before you set out on a hike with your pet, here are

Foods You Can Share With Your Pets

By ruthmacpete

We often hear about foods we can’t share with our dogs: chocolate, grapes, raisins, fatty foods, onions, foods with the artificial sweetener xylitol, macadamia nuts, etc. With so many “don’ts,” what human foods can we

Everything You Need to Welcome Your New Dog

By ruthmacpete

Dog adoptions have reached record levels during the COVID pandemic. If you are thinking about adopting a new dog and being part of this nationwide trend, make sure you have everything you need to welcome

Pets and COVID-19

By ruthmacpete

What You Need to Know About Pets and COVID-19 1. Can dogs and cats transmit COVID to people? At this time there is no evidence that dogs or cats can transmit COVID-19 to humans. 2.

Pet Essentials During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By ruthmacpete

While everyone across the country is following stay-at-home orders and stocking-up on household essentials, it is important for pet parents to plan for their pets too. Buying groceries and supplies either online or at a store

How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy

By ruthmacpete

February is National Pet Dental Month and serves as a reminder of the importance of pet dental health. Did you know that dental disease is the number one health issue in pets? According to the

10 Best Ways to Ensure Your Pets Live a Long Healthy Life

By ruthmacpete

As a veterinarian, pet owners often ask me what they should be doing in order to help keep their pets healthy. Here are the 10 things you should do to keep to promote the well

Kiki from FOX 35 Orlando

By ruthmacpete

Kiki, the adorable little pomeranian that joined me on Fox 35 Orlando, is looking for her fur-ever home.   Kiki is an 11 month old, female, lovely, fox-red Pomeranian with a classic powder puff coat

Featured Pet-Pappy

By ruthmacpete

In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Pappy from Best Friends Rescue in Los Angeles is the Pet of The Month. Pappy is an 8-year-old male terrier/chihuahua mix with diabetes. He may be small and