When little Bear Claw, a small dog with a big name, suddenly couldn’t pee for three days, his family feared the worst. At an emergency clinic, Sara was told he needed an urgent cystotomy to remove bladder stones, but the cost was far beyond what she could afford. She was even preparing for the possibility of saying goodbye.

Let’s talk about something that pops up every spring and summer: Leptospirosis (or “lepto”). It’s a bacterial disease that dogs can catch from puddles, standing water, or areas where wildlife like raccoons or rodents have been. And yes, people can get it too.

Easter lilies are beautiful — and extremely dangerous for cats. Even a tiny bit of pollen can cause life‑threatening illness. Learn how to keep your pets safe this spring in our latest blog.