Denise A Huson DVM

6 Tips for Boarding a Dog with Separation Anxiety

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, these tips will allow you to go on your vacation without worrying that your pooch is miserable.

10 Dog Breeds That Are Prone to Obesity

If your dog is one of the breeds on this list, take extra care to watch its weight.

How Animal Shelters Take Care of Cats Awaiting Adoption

Many animal shelters in the United States are using efficient methods to take care of shelter cats and to encourage people to advocate cat adoption.

Why I Chose an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

Selecting a safe and reliable veterinarian was one of the most important decisions I made when adopting my dogs. AAHA's accreditation evaluates 900 standards of veterinary care making that process quicker and easier. Your pet's health and safety matter, so you should look for an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital too!

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

Veterinarians Share Things That All Pet Owners Should Know

Reddit user u/mrktx21 asked a question: "Veterinarians of Reddit: What is one thing you wish people would know/understand about their pet?"

What Do You Want From Veterinarians?

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12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Veterinarians

My Calls to the Vet Since Getting My First Pet

This is Hallie Cantor, calling about my dog, Robbie. She’s fine, but she hasn’t peed in two hours. Could she have a U.T.I.?

So Has Veterinary Care!

I’ve lived in many places throughout my life. I’ve had pets the entire time. Growing up in Pittsburgh, we went to the same vet for 12 years, until we moved to Texas. Our vet in Pittsburgh was pr…

How to know if it's time to say goodbye to a pet

Knowing when to say goodbye to a beloved pet is the most difficult challenge we face as pet lovers. It never gets any easier and often leaves us questioning if there was anything else that could’ve been done or whether we waited too long. There is no absolute rule for when to let an elderly …

Why Microchip Your Dog?

If your dog went missing, how would you try to find him? Post “lost” notices on electrical poles and on Facebook? Comb the neighborhood calling for your dog and looking at your phone every three seconds in case someone found him? Call your shelter to ask if anyone had found him and taken him to the shelter?While all of these are viable -- and common -- practices, there are a few ways you can increase the odds that you will be reunited with…

Helping pets breathe easier (video)

Two local fire departments now are better suited to rescue animals thanks to a recent donation.

How to keep veterinary visits fear-free

Veterinarian Hope Jankunas writes that fear-free visits to the veterinarian's office are possible. Veterinary teams can obtain training and take steps to make the pet's time at the clinic as stress-free as possible, but owners can desensitize animals to anxiety triggers, such as the cat carrier or even the owner's own angst, long before leaving the home.

Love your pet? See your vet!

This week is National Pet Week, dedicated to celebrating the millions of pets that enrich our lives each and every day and encouraging responsible pet care every day of the year. Everybody loves their pet, yet many pet owners do not take their pets to the veterinarian unless they are visibly sick or injured. Pets often hide signs of illness. Regular check-ups are vital to catching health problems early. Not only can early treatment mean better health for your pet, it can also…