Practical Matters: Identifying dehydration in puppies and kittens August 1, 2008 By: Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT

Pediatric dogs and cats dehydrate quickly with inappetence or illness, and assessing the hydration status of these animals is difficult.

Teaching your new puppy the right way to play (PDF) December 17, 2007 By: Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Puppies can play rough. So to ensure a lifetime of safe and happy interactions, learn how to play appropriately with your new puppy from the start.

CVC Central 2007 Highlights: Counseling new puppy owners: Normal play vs. aggressive tendencies December 1, 2007 By: Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Many owners begin their relationship with new puppies armed with misinformation and an idealistic view of the pet-owner relationship. Owners often don't know how to properly shape behaviors or handle problems, and one area that needs special attention is play aggression.

Promote and perform early spaying and neutering October 1, 2007 By: John Lofflin

Shelters can adopt out only so many animals, says Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis. So the biggest impact on euthanasia numbers will be on the intake side of the equation, not the adoption side.

Practical Matters: Carefully consider drug dosages in puppies and kittens September 1, 2007 By: Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT

Little research has been done demonstrating the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly administered to puppies and kittens or defining the safe and effective doses of these drugs. When considering giving a particular drug, you must think about pediatric physiology and the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the chosen drug.

How do you manage puppies that are being housetrained but consistently defecate in their crates? (2:45) July 17, 2007 By: Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Dr. Hunthausen explains how to help dog owners deal with this frustrating situation.

Cesarean section in dogs: indications, techniques May 1, 2007 By: Jill Sammarco BvSc, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, Anthony Kahn

Acesarean section (hysterotomy) is scheduled or performed on an emergency basis.

Teaching a puppy to sit and come on command (2:15) April 12, 2007 By: Wayne L. Hunthausen, DVM

Dr. Hunthausen demonstrates how to teach a puppy to sit and come on command.

10 easy steps to housetrain your dog (PDF) April 1, 2007 By: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB

You can easily teach your dog to eliminate in an acceptable location by keeping a close eye, recognizing his signals, understanding his instincts, and rewarding his appropriate behavior.