by Tanya ten Broeke, DVM, Owner of Gladstone Veterinary Clinic The Fourth of July is a really fun holiday for people. It is most definitely NOT a really fun holiday for animals. Sure, many dogs enjoy the tasty treats that go along with backyard gatherings....

I am very passionate about pet identification and truly believe that all dogs and cats should be microchipped. It’s such a simple and inexpensive procedure, and it can mean the difference between a lost pet being reunited with his owner, or being lost forever. Equally...