Dogs and Fireworks

Crackle… sizzle… BOOM! If you’ve got a dog who is scared of fireworks and doesn’t ‘do’ loud noises, you know just how daunting holidays with fireworks can be. While we may “ooh” and “aah!” at the spectacular displays, dogs may panic during fireworks and could hide, become aggressive, urinate out of fear, and show many […]

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Is Your Cat Scratching the Furniture?

All cats have their own special personalities, no two alike. One thing that cats all seem to have in common is the need to scratch! This can become quite the problem in most homes. Understanding this behavior better may be the best way to stop it. Why do cats scratch? Cats are hardwired to scratch. […]

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Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump

Nothing is better than being greeted at the door by your happy pup, but maybe not so great having them jump up onto your pant legs. Many dogs jump on people when they’re excited, and it’s often inadvertently reinforced. Teach your dog not to jump by following these three steps.  Step 1: Remain calm when […]

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Veterinarian Education Training
Becoming a Veterinarian

What does it take to become a Veterinarian (DVM) ? The average veterinarian completes 4+ years of undergraduate education, taking classes such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, math, animal science, and more… just to prepare them for attending veterinary school. In some cases, veterinarians already have a Master’s degree […]

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