Jamie Freyer, DVM

Is Your Dog Pregnant? Tell-Tale Signs Puppies Are on the Way

What to look for and do if you suspect your dog is pregnant So, your dog’s acting different, but she’s not in heat…could she be pregnant? The early stages of pregnancy can be a bit tricky to spot right away, but if...

How to

Safely Sedate a Dog at Home

Sedating your dog at home is sometimes necessary for medical or grooming purposes. However, it’s important to consult your dog’s veterinarian first to find the best way to go about it. There are many prescription sed...

How to

Recognize Skin Cancer in Cats

When it comes to skin cancer, a cat's best friends are their hairy coat and pigmented skin. Their dense fur shields their skin from UV rays and acts like a permanent sunscreen, which means that cats are less prone to ski...

How to

Give a Cat an Enema at Home

If your cat can't pass feces or has very dry, hard stools, it may be constipated.Ludwig, Lori: Constipation/Obstipation and Megacolon. In Cote, E. (ed): Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats Ed 1 St. Louis, Elsevier...

How to

Tell if Your Dog Is in Heat

Heat, which is also known as the estrus period, is a reproductive stage that unspayed female dogs go through. During this stage her eggs mature, making her fertile and able to produce puppies. Your dog will have differen...

How to

Treat Third Eyelid Protrusion in Cats

In addition to the upper and lower eyelids, a cat’s eyes have third eyelids. Located in the corners of the eyes closest to the nose, third eyelids protect the eyes from potential injury and produce tears to keep the ey...

How to

Treat Conjunctivitis in Cats

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the inner pink membrane of the eye. It is the most common eye problem in cats. In fact, most cats will experience conjunctivitis at some point in their lives. If your ca...

How to

Help an Old Dog Up the Stairs

It's sad to watch your old dog struggle up the stairs, but there are ways you can help! Set up a lightweight ramp over the stairs to make it easier for your dog to climb. Cover slick surfaces with carpet so your dog can ...

How to Get Rid of a Growth on a Dog's Eyelid

Notice a small lump on your dog's eyelid? Eyelid growths are typically benign or malignant tumors located on the upper or lower eyelid. Though these can be alarming to spot, most eyelid tumors are 100% curable with the r...

How to

Check Blood Sugar of a Cat

Keeping your cat’s blood glucose levels under control requires careful monitoring of your cat’s behavior and occasional testing of its urine. You may also need to take your cat to the veterinarian for a blood glucose...

How to

Detect Canine Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is the abnormal development (dysplasia) of a dog’s hip joints. Genes are a major factor to developing this condition, so dogs can inherit hip issues from their parents or be susceptible to hip dysplasia b...

How to

Pet Proof Household Cables

Of all the aspects of pet safety, there’s one risk that pet owners often overlook: the dangers that household cables can present to animals. Chewing cables can send an electric shock through your pet, which can cause b...

How to

Train a Rabbit

Rabbits are very intelligent, social animals that can be trained quite easily. Unfortunately, many humans fail to train their rabbits, either because they use the wrong approach, or they don’t spend enough time on tra...

How to

Calm a Rabbit

Rabbits are shy and nervous little creatures. Because they are hunted in the wild by animals and people, they will need a lot of encouragement and socialization to become friendly. This tutorial will tell you what to loo...

Caring for an Orphaned or Wounded Bunny: A Complete Guide

Tips for raising and keeping a newborn wild rabbit aliveYou’re on a walk when you stumble across a wild rabbit’s nest. You lean in for a closer look to see tiny baby bunnies squirming around. Their mother’s nowhere...

How to

Stop a Rabbit's Biting Habit

Rabbits can be affectionate creatures, but fear or aggressive instincts can cause even the sweetest rabbit to bite. If you're raising a rabbit and have experienced behavioral problems, you might be wondering what you can...

Effective Ways to Recognize and Treat Dog Ulcers

If your dog has a stomach ulcer, it’s not just painful and uncomfortable. If it isn’t treated, it can lead to more serious medical problems. Luckily, if you can fix what’s causing the ulcer, your dog should start f...

How to

Prevent Worms in Cats

Cats are susceptible to infection by parasitic worms, which can cause serious health problems. As a worm infection can be difficult and timely to treat, the best means of dealing with worms is prevention. You can protect...

How to

Comfort a Dog with Vertigo

When your dog suddenly starts stumbling and falling, it's a scary feeling for any loving owner. You want to comfort your dog and ease the symptoms, but how? Start by getting on the same page with your vet about a treatme...

How to

Treat Skin Allergies in Golden Retrievers

Skin allergies are common in dogs. A common skin disease, called Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD), is especially common in Golden Retrievers. CAD causes very itchy skin, due to the immune system’s response to environment...