Pet Health Blog

Orthopedic pain affects the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments that help pets move comfortably. In dogs and cats, this kind of pain is not always obvious.

If your dog starts limping, it can be hard to know whether it’s something minor or a sign of a more serious injury. A limp may come from a sore paw, torn nail, muscle strain, or overexertion.

Cats are very good at hiding pain, so limping can be easy to miss at first.

Broken bones, also called fractures, can happen after falls, car accidents, rough play, animal bites, or other trauma.

Fright night might be fun for humans, but it can be frightfully scary—and even dangerous—for pets. Veterinarians at DoveLewis want to remind pet owners to be mindful of the various ways Halloween can pose a threat to animals.

It was 2 a.m. when Kitsune’s family rushed through the doors of DoveLewis, frightened and unsure what would happen next. Their 8-year-old dog had just eaten rat poison, and the type she ingested can be deadly even in small amounts.