Osteoarthritis is very common in dogs, and it is estimated that 20% of dogs over one year of age have osteoarthritis. It can certainly develop in dogs at any age or in any breed, however risk factors for the development and progresssion include increased age (it is more common in older dogs) and inc...

In a recent VetVine Behavior Q&A - Ask the Experts session Dr. E'Lise Christensenand professional dog trainer Michelle Mullins answered audience questions including this oneon how to deal with the dog that goes nuts in the car.  More Behavior On Demand //

In a recent VetVine Behavior Q&A - Ask the Experts session Dr. E'Lise Christensenand professional dog trainer Michelle Mullins answered audience questions including this oneon how to deal with a dog that greets people with this embarrassing behavior.     More Behavior On Demand

In this VetVine Specialty Update we learn about the findings of a recent study that examinedthe exposure of pet dogs, eating canned dog food, to bisphenol A (BPA) and what we knowabout the effects of BPA on health. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians can earn CE credit by logging in, regi...

Senior and geriatric pets are a growing segment of the pet population largely due to advances in preventative health care and treatment options for various diseases and conditions. Elderly pets are also more prone to developing a chronic illness. These illnesses often have clinical signs that may be...

Veterinary behavior expert Dr. E'Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB discusses some general principles for setting puppies up for success in house training and preventing house soiling problems.  Learn more about House Soiling  

The use and advocacy of cannabis-based therapies has been a hot topic in the world of human medicine for some time. We frequently hear reports of proposed legislation to legalize cannabis-based products for medicinal and/or recreational use. With the increase in interest and awareness about the medi...

One of the harmful consequences of the human use of illicit drugs is the unintentional exposure of pets. With the legalization of marijuana in some states, the reports of marijuana toxicity in pets has increased. A pet's exposure to marijuana can be deadly. Marijuana is a psychoactive (mind-alt...