Tag: dogs
Record Number Entrants in 2021 Howl-O-Ween Contest
The Howl to the Chief Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest set a record this year with over 125 entries --and a separate record for zebras....
Lessons From the Dogs of Lucca
When walking down the street, I note every dog in front and behind me. I note their gait, their body condition score, their weight,...
Veterinary Health Workers: The Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
Almost eighteen months ago, as the world suddenly came to a halt, the way we conduct business dramatically changed. Veterinary medicine was faced with...
Ticks: Perennial Problem for Human and Animal Health
Ticks are a perennial problem for human and animal health, as they are vectors of transmission of various potentially debilitating ailments. Utilizing flea and...
Enter the Hill Rag Pet Photo Contest!
You know your pet is a star! Prove it --get it in print!
Send us your favorite pet photos for a chance and fame! Winning...
The District Vet
With cautious optimism, it is time to start preparing our furry friends for our return to a modified pre-pandemic life. As quickly as we...
Teeth Are Important
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. A few years ago I wrote a piece about the importance of good dental hygiene in dogs...
Keeping Furry Tenants Comfortable
When Libby Jamison and her husband Brian moved to the District from San Diego in November, 2019, they wanted to make the adjustment as...
The District Vet
Glaucoma isn’t only a disease of people. Cats and dogs can have elevated eye pressure, too!
Many people have heard of glaucoma, but what is...
The District Vet: Roundworms
For many of us, it may be uncomfortable to talk about, but I’m in the mood to discuss parasites. Seems like a good theme...