Stephanie L. Henley, DVM

08/14/2026

Dogs really do know when their owners think they have been a good boy or a naughty pup. Our canine companions can recognize and tell the difference between human facial expressions—and their brains get particularly active when people look happy, a new study shows. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-dogs-read-your-facial-expressions-it-depends-on-your-mood/

02/23/2026

Support for Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 💙

Caring for a cat with chronic kidney disease can be emotionally and financially challenging. We’re grateful to share a new resource that may help ease some of that burden.

The Bobo Fund provides free prescription renal diets for eligible cat owners facing financial hardship!
Apply: https://hubs.la/Q043cJs40

The goal? To help cats continue receiving the nutrition they need while relieving a bit of financial stress for their families.

They also offers additional financial assistance programs for qualifying pet owners managing chronic medical conditions.

If you know a family who could benefit, please consider sharing this information.

For more feline health resources, visit the Cornell Feline Health Center:
https://hubs.la/Q043cJQw0

Together, we can support cats and the people who love them. 💛🐱

01/30/2026

It’s not unusual for cats to have an upset stomach, but when issues persist, something more serious could be going on.

One possible cause is small cell gastrointestinal lymphoma, a cancer of the digestive tract that can be hard to recognize.

Dr. Regina Hayburn shares what cat owners should know about the warning signs, diagnosis, and treatment at https://bit.ly/3Y6ycO1.

01/09/2026

Some online marketing of pet products raises questions

11/18/2025

Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love.
They depart to teach us about loss.
A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart...

🖋️Erica Jong
🎨Credit to unknown artist

Serendipity Corner ✨

08/29/2025

UPDATE:
Good afternoon, it appears the intention of this post was misunderstood. The intention of this post was to inform our clients that a new stone was found and could be linked to a certain compound ( choline bitartrate). This compound is found in supplements as well as some foods. It was not intended to make it sound like a common issue or a reason for you to switch your pet's food without talking with your veterinarian. Thank you for all who kindly commented, clearing up some of these concerns. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us or your family veterinarian.

BREAKING NEWS -- use caution when feeding your dog fresh food from brands such as The Farmers Dog, JustFoodForDogs and Nom Nom⚠️

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Urolith Center has discovered a NEW urinary stone and the likely cause🔬
The UMN Urolith Center is the laboratory we use for all bladder stone analysis that are conducted for HAH patients and we recently received notification of this new information.

These new stones are called "calcium tartrate tetrahydrate" (CTT) uroliths according to Dr. Lulich (co-director of UMN Urolith Center). Canine patients get "choline bitartrate" (the main compound in CTT uroliths) from fresh dog food and supplements recommended for dogs that eat homemade food.
The data collected by Dr. Lulich and his team showed a link between choline bitartrate found in some of the most popular fresh dog food brands -- including The Farmers Dog, JustFoodForDogs and Nom Nom -- and the newly discovered CTT uroliths.

This discovery was published in April 2025 in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

08/20/2025

Creating a veterinary midlevel position (MLP) is neither a sufficiently targeted nor practical approach to address existing workforce issues. More expedient and sustainable solutions are available.

08/08/2025

It was great hearing him speak at Symposium this year! An excellent teacher and mentor.

Tuskegee University proudly celebrates the election of Dr. Michael Q. Bailey ’82 as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), recognizing a career defined by excellence, innovation, and leadership. His appointment is a watershed moment for the veterinary profession and a powerful reflection of the leadership legacy cultivated by Tuskegee’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Read more at: https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/dr-michael-q-bailey-82-elected-avma-president-celebrated-for-pioneering-contributions-to-veterinary-medicine

08/08/2025

This will be great!

https://source.colostate.edu/temple-grandin-film-an-open-door-to-start-streaming-worldwide/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMC8j9jbGNrAwGfu2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUJnRENBRTV2UjlkWEJENzMBHlJJC6VgExmVsNwzFmZint2kdpCsf4fdpK3FivphTZu3awqB5Nvo-eO26MBx_aem_1TF4lGMt-PlUqjTi02zWhg?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social

It will be available on the streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Kanopy beginning Aug. 12.

07/07/2025

A guide to kitty coats🐈