With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, we at Valet Vet thought it would be nice to list the parts of the family meal that you can share with your pets. Disclaimer: Per the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, feeding dogs large quantities of a new food, as well as fatty foods such as turkey gravy, mashed potatoes with butter, and dressing, can cause pancreatitis. This potentially deadly inflammation of the pancreas produces severe symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, an

Feeding your pet rabbit should be easy and enjoyable. Remember that rabbits are herbivores who survive on grasses in the wild. Pet rabbits get a bit more variety than wild rabbits, but the basic nutrition should stay the same. The most important part of a rabbit's diet is timothy hay. Your rabbit should never run out of hay. Some people even use hay as bedding so that they can fill the whole bottom of the cage with the food product. The fiber of timothy hay is critical for p

Thanks to advances in veterinary care, more and more pets are living longer than ever before. As your pet ages, it is important to understand their specific needs and challenges. Regular visits with your veterinarian can help detect problems early before they become problems or lead to significant illness. Common Senior Pet Problems Eyes and Ears When your pet ages they will begin to develop age related conditions. For example, your pet may begin to lose their eye sight or he