Getting older isn’t easy. That’s just as true for pets as it is for humans. Suddenly our once nimble joints start aching and the stairs

Leonard Clementi had never heard of the deadly bacterial disease called leptospirosis until it infected his 5-year-old Yorkipoo, Armani, “like a sneak attack.” John and

When bringing home a new pet, most people have a variety of things they need to acquire, from a new, soft bed to plenty of

You name it, and a pet has probably eaten it.  Here at BluePearl, we regularly see pups who have swallowed everything from spoons to pacifiers

As we all know, medication can be a powerful tool when fighting illnesses in pets. But in most cases, medicine is just one element of

When a dog growls, lunges or bites, you will sometimes hear people say, “that dog is just mean.” The reality is more complex. Many factors

All is calm and peaceful when you are petting your cat. Then suddenly, the claws come out and he aggressively swats away your hand. If

This year’s flu season has been brutal to us humans. It seems like everyone I know is either currently feverish and coughing, or recently recovered. 

Limb amputation sounds like a scary and life-changing event. But for animals with debilitating and painful disease or trauma of the leg, amputation can sometimes

An aging body can pose a number of challenges, from fading eyesight to mysterious aches and pains. That’s true for pets as well as people.