No one likes thinking about potential disasters and emergencies, but those who have put thought and planning into emergency preparedness benefit when the worst happens. Whether you reside in tornado alley or along a hurricane rife coastline, chances are you have experienced some sort of natural disaster in your life. And most of have witnessed or experienced an auto accident or other emergency.

One of the biggest complaints from those with feline companions is the challenge of litter box training. You may be training a new kitten and want to do it right, or you’ve adopted an adult cat who needs to be re-trained. Even your longtime companion may suddenly begin preferring your plants to his or her litter box, or your multi-whiskers household begins marking territory.

Beyond storing and organizing all of your pet’s medical records – and creating a user-friendly experience – VitusVet is part of a growing industry aimed at serving pet owners online. Prescriptions? Filled. Appointments? Set up. Specialist referrals? Streamlined...All with a decisive swipe of your index finger.

As a pet owner, you have the ability to help your pet enjoy a longer life. Like us, some animals are taken relatively early, while others live well into old age. With the proper overall care, plus three especially important wellness care essentials, many pets can live a longer life and beat the averages.

I recently returned from the AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, IL after attending the most recent Veterinary Economic Strategy Committee meeting. We had two days of discussions about the future of veterinary medicine and, as always, it was very enlightening. While I can’t summarize the entire conference in one blog post, a few things stood out.