Good News: Europe spares animals from cruel repeat tests
Animals once trapped in painful testing are now free. Europe has passed a new law that blocks repeat animal experiments when chemical safety information already exists. Safety findings for a chemical are now shared across agencies rather than starting new animal...
Buddy survived. Hundreds of others won’t.
Buddy was hit by a car on purpose — but he was one of the lucky ones who survived. Buddy was a small homeless puppy when a driver sped up on purpose and slammed into him. The impact threw him to the ground and left him unable to stand, lift his head, or move. A...
Dear Stola
It’s your first “gotcha day,” girly, and I’m honestly not sure where the year has gone. Or, actually, I think it passed in an absolute blur because you did not for one second slow down, stop, rest, chill, or relax. Not once. (Until last week but more on that in a...
Heart Murmur in Dogs: A Veterinarian’s Guide
A heart murmur in dogs can have different causes with varied outlooks. Some are harmless but others can be very serious. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby equips you with information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for heart murmurs. The...
Snow Nose in Dogs: A Veterinarian Explains
Have you noticed your dog's nose changing color from dark brown or black to pink during colder months? If so, it could be a harmless condition called snow nose. Dogs can get other more serious conditions that look like snow nose, though, so it is important to know the...
Carnes Family
Carnes Family A heart so big there was enough love to share with the whole family. Forever loved and remembered! Emily Tue, 01/06/2026 - 21:28 Pretzel
Lawrence and Rhonda Dring
Lawrence and Rhonda Dring Lupin we miss you so much. I know you are not in pain anymore. We are thankful the 15 years you brought smiles to our faces. So, we are doing our best to help old dogs like yourself. Because we do believe that no dog should die alone. Emily...
Serotonin Syndrome in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Serotonin syndrome in dogs (dangerously high levels of the brain chemical serotonin) is a potential risk with some medications and supplements. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how serotonin syndrome occurs, the symptoms to watch for, medications and...
The anti-retrospective with no resolutions
Be warned, dear reader: This is a bout of introspection that veers toward naval gazing. All December long, I felt the pull toward drafting all the year-end content: 2025 in review, top post recaps, 2026 goal setting, and so on. I wasn’t pulled because I wanted to...
Dog Ear Yeast Infection: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
A dog ear yeast infection can cause your dog's ears to be inflamed, itchy, sore, and stinky. And for some dogs, they become an ongoing problem. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of yeast ear...
Pale Gums in Dogs: Causes and What To Do
Pale gums in dogs can be a sign of some serious, or even potentially life-threatening, conditions, so it is important for dog parents to be prepared for that scenario. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to assess the color of your dog's gums, what...
Tatoe Chips
Tatoe Chips brejacetoclecr… Wed, 12/10/2025 - 18:47 Tatoe Chips Tatoe Chips is an 11 year old, 51 pound dog looking for a loving home! She was found at a park and is named after the first snack she was given by her finder on the way to the shelter (which she...
Sarah Asadorian
Sarah Asadorian Chica was the most special little girl. How lucky she was that you were in the clinic that day not only saving her, but letting her live out her golden years with so much love. She will never, ever be forgotten. ❤️ murtaza@specbee.com Thu, 12/11/2025 -...
Double your gift today — twice the lifesaving power
Thanks to you, 2025 brought real change for animals. Your gift is being doubled right now. Your $5 becomes $10 Your $30 becomes $60 Your $100 becomes $200 to fight cruelty with twice the strength. 2025 was a year of change — and it happened because you refused to stay...
Dear Penny
Oh, lovely Penny. Has it been two years already? Well, almost. You came to us the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, two days before John went in for his shoulder surgery. We worried it wasn’t the right time. Turns out it was the perfect time. We were grieving...