Hi Reader, it's almost Christmas time! (Imagine me doing a little happy dance)☺️ I love Christmas. It's my favorite time of the year - I love the glittering lights, delightful aromas and just spending time with my family and friends. In my heart, the joy of the holidays is also intricately woven with the love and companionship of our four-legged friends. Like countless pet parents, our holiday celebrations have consistently featured our beloved animals—they are an integral part of our family....

Hi Reader, our Maltese Absinth is almost 15 years old. He's an awesome pup with the soul of a 5-year-old dog. He used to be a real city boy - he even went to work with me every day ☺️ But lately, he enjoys living with my parents in the country. I know what some people think when I tell them he stays with my parents and not with us - how could I give away my precious furry baby? Well, there's a bit more to the story. You see, my parents got a lovely puppy from a shelter, they named her Ellie....

Hi Reader, I was deworming our cat yesterday, and even for a veterinarian, administering pills to cats at home can be quite a challenge 😩 As I was tending to a minor scratch on my hand afterward, I had an idea – perhaps it's time to share some insights about zoonoses, the diseases that can be transmitted from pets to humans. So in today's newsletter, I want to start this discussion by focusing on the most prevalent diseases you can contract from your canine companion 🐶 What are zoonoses?...