Five minutes into your dinner party, your dog meanders in to greet your guests. Seconds after he enters the room, he plops down and scoots his boot for about 2 […]
Veterinary
Separation Anxiety in Pets
Once upon a time, Greenville resident Harold Moore had two dogs. Their names were Lexi and Super Jack. Both were dachshunds, and both were well-behaved and mild-mannered – until one […]
Bowel Obstruction: Curious Dogs Often Eat the Wrong Thing
Corn cobs, bones, portions of a tennis ball, rocks, hunks of wood and five clear, palm-sized squeakers. This list may sound like a landfill inventory, but it’s actually items that […]
Gifts for Naughty and Nice Pets
Santa is checking his list and checking it twice to see which family pet has been naughty or nice. As pets make it to Santa’s list and family members shop […]
Parvovirus Risk Can Be Close To Zero
In late summer, Michigan made national headlines when a mysterious illness that local, state and federal agencies identified as a parvo-like virus killed hundreds of dogs. Parvovirus is killing dogs […]
Your Pet’s Good Oral Health Will Leave You Smiling
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth” might be wise advice if you’re dealing with a “gift horse.” But it sends precisely the wrong message if you’re concerned about […]
Cats that Need to Lose Weight
If someone calls you a “fat cat,” you probably know what that means – and it’s generally not good. You’re probably being told that you’ve been successful but more through […]
The Most Common Pet Poisons
Your frisky kitten suddenly slows down. You notice around her mouth a bit of drool. Your faithful old dog vomits, refuses food and possibly exhibits tremors or twitching. What’s going […]
More Than Just a Dog
There is a well-known quote that says, “Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend never owned a dog.” This quote rings true loud and clear for Erin Danzer, […]
Tips for Trips with Your Pet
With the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to recede and many of its restrictions being limited, people are planning trips once again, whether for long-postponed vacations or simply to visit with friends […]
A New Company Name: Blue Pearl
There’s a great veterinary hospital right here in the Lowcountry, with veterinarians and support staff focused on the well-being of your beloved dog or cat whether they are rescuing it […]
How to Cure a Dog’s Separation Anxiety
If family members leave you behind when they go out for business, to dinner or maybe to the movies, do you pace and howl, chew on the dining room table […]