After spending almost a decade caring for thousands of sick and injured pets as Chief Emergency Veterinarian, she left ER behind to take the reins as Chief Veterinarian and practice owner at Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital in 2018. Under her leadership, Kleinburg Veterinary Hospital has won awards and earned a reputation for inspired veterinary care with a focus on wellness, and kindness.
Hypersalivation or excessive drooling (known as ‘ptyalism’) can absolutely be a symptom of a surprisingly diverse number of health conditions, ranging from tummy upset to neurological disease to cancer. In some dogs with epilepsy, for instance, staring off and drooling is often a commonly overlooked sign of an impending seizure.
For animals with extremely dense undercoats or those long overdue for maintenance grooming, some groomers will carefully use rakes with more than one row of teeth, but it depends on the groomer and on the individual pet.
In dim light, cats can actually see better than their human owners can — but they require at least a little bit of light in order to see effectively.
Yes, cats can see in the dark due to several factors, including the shape of their pupils.
Vets explain how to choose the best undercoat rakes for your dog or cat to keep skin and hair healthy and shiny.
Wet, slimy drool is the enemy of almost every dog owner, but there is actually a reason behind the slobbery habit.