Now that the Fourth of July is approaching and you are making all of your holiday plans, it is a good time to think about how the fireworks and all of those summer storms affect your pet's health.  

There are many ways that you can ease their anxieties of this time of year that will make a huge difference in the quality of life for your pet and family.

As a practicing veterinarian in the Mississippi River Delta region, I have seen hundreds of cases of heartworms. 

Heartworm larva passes to dogs (and cats!) from a mosquito bite and many people do not realize that ONE mosquito can transmit heartworm disease.

Q. Our dog’s urination is now causing burn spots in the lawn.

Q. We are taking the dogs to Alaska this summer...

Q. Dr. Barry, I have a question regarding ear mites and general body scratching.