Pet Gut Health, Seen From the Exam Room
I’ve been a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for more than a decade, and if there’s one topic that quietly shapes almost every health conversation I have with pet owners, it’s gut health. Not the trendy version with buzzwords on a bag of food, but the day-to-day reality of how a dog or cat’s digestive […]
How to Get Dog Pee Out of a Car Seat
Advice from a Professional Pet Groomer As a professional pet groomer with over a decade of experience handling everything from routine baths to unexpected accidents, I’ve seen more than my fair share of dog pee incidents in cars. One of the trickiest situations involves a soaked car seat—usually leather or fabric—because the longer urine sits, […]
Why People Sometimes Call “Cats” “Cars”
Perspective of a Speech-Language Pathologist I’m a speech-language pathologist who works primarily with children and adults dealing with sound production and word-finding issues, and I’ve heard just about every funny mix-up you can imagine. One of the most common is people saying or typing “cars” instead of “cats.” The reasons behind it are actually familiar […]
Why Your Car Smells Like Cat Pee
A Perspective from an Automotive Detailer I’ve been working as an automotive detailer and odor-removal specialist for more than a decade, and the “cat pee smell” complaint is one of the most stubborn—and misunderstood. People usually assume an animal actually climbed in and had an accident. Sometimes that’s true, but more often, the smell is […]
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car
As a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how simple lapses in car safety can turn routine drives into dangerous situations for dogs. Over the years, I’ve treated pets who were injured in minor accidents simply because they weren’t properly restrained or because their owners underestimated the risks of […]
How to Prevent Dogs from Getting Car Sick
Understanding Motion Sickness in Dogs As a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, I’ve treated hundreds of dogs with motion sickness, and I’ve seen how stressful car rides can be—for both pets and their owners. I still remember one golden retriever named Max. Every time he got into a car, he would […]
How to Care for a Sick Cat
As a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, I’ve encountered a wide range of feline illnesses, from mild stomach upset to severe chronic conditions. Caring for a sick cat is never a passive task—you need to observe closely, act deliberately, and sometimes advocate for your pet in ways that even seasoned pet […]
How I Get Dog Smell Out of a Car (Without Masking It)
I’m a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas, and I spend a surprising amount of my week talking about smells that have nothing to do with exam rooms. Dog smell in cars comes up constantly—usually from clients who love their dogs, take them everywhere, and suddenly realize their vehicle smells like a damp kennel after a […]
What Are the Most Common Pet Illnesses?
A Veterinarian’s Perspective from Daily Practice I’ve been a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that most pet illnesses don’t start dramatically. They start quietly. A dog that skips a meal. A cat that hides a little more than usual. A “small” issue that […]
Prioritizing Pet Wellness: Insights from Years of Veterinary Practice
As a licensed veterinarian practicing in Texas for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how small, consistent habits can transform a pet’s quality of life. I’ve treated everything from rambunctious puppies to senior cats with complex chronic conditions, and one thing is clear: wellness isn’t just about treating illness—it’s about preventing it before it starts. […]