When your dog tilts their head it is the most endearing gesture, and often means they are paying attention to what you are saying. However, when your dog suddenly develops a permanent head tilt, perhaps along with stumbling, falling, or ...

In recent weeks there has been a lot of media attention surrounding a new and undiagnosed respiratory disease in dogs. Many folks have reached out wondering if they should be worried for their pet’s health, and what they can do ...

Introducing Librela! I am so excited to announce a new option for treating canine arthritis pain that is safe and effective! Librela is a new class of medication called a monoclonal antibody that is given as a once monthly injection. ...

Yes, veterinarians do make house calls! Absolutely! There are veterinarians all over the country that provide full service veterinary care in the most stress-free environment, the pet’s own home. Many folks are aware that in-home euthanasia is a service that ...

If you’ve ever had a pet, you know what it’s like to try to get them into the vet’s office. While some bound eagerly into the clinic to see their scrub-wearing friends, many more cower in their carriers, shake as ...

With a lifelong passion for helping the elderly and chronically ill, Miranda Braithwaite, 37, pursued a medical degree at UW–Wisconsin believing she would one day be helping humans. Then, in 2010, she adopted a wonderful pooch. That changed everything. She ...

The picture above is of my sweet Pippa a few hours before we sent her onto her next journey. May 2022. The question that I am asked most often is “how do I know when to euthanize my pet?” This ...

The terms hospice and palliative care are ones we have heard commonly used together; however, if you have not had personal experience with either of these services you may not understand the distinction or how it could apply to your ...

SagePet is a business born out of a passion, and to fill a need I saw in my patients. I have always had a soft spot for the “golden oldies” and saw time and time again that they were not ...

Nope! Hairballs are not normal for cats! If your cat is getting hairballs, they are vomiting, and vomiting is never normal. Though thought of as normal for kitties, frequent hairball production is abnormal for cats. When your cat expels a ...

“We are responsible for what we have tamed.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery ("The Little Prince") House calls? For pets? Wait, for senior pets? Since starting SagePet, I have had several folks ask about the origin of this unique business. While ...

Have a pet question? Dr. B is excited to find you an answer! Do pets have baby teeth? How many eyelids to cats have? What in the world are anal glands? Do you have a random (or specific) animal question ...