Sophia had several years of experience as a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist and author. She was also a founding member of IDEXX’s Pet Health Network team.

BackgroundThe Miniature Schnauzer breed comes from humble beginnings: they were once kept as small farm dogs and ratters – dogs kept around to control rat problems – in Germany. Created by crossing a ...

Background They’re considered “toys” now, but for working men in nineteenth-century Yorkshire, England, the Yorkshire Terrier was a tireless ratter in mine shafts and textile mills. They were also ...

Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a mobile, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. Find him online at www.DrPhilZeltzman.com.He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” (www.WalkaHound.com).Kelly Serfas ...

If you’re reading this, then you probably just brought a new puppy home, or you’re planning on bringing a new puppy home soon. Either way, congratulations! There’s nothing like a cute, fuzzy new ...

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that can affect many animals including wildlife, rodents, dogs and people. The disease is caused not just by one specific strain of ...