Ezra Ameis, DVM

I spent four years working overnight in veterinary emergency rooms. One thing ER teaches you quickly: many crises aren’t sudden. They’re the result of slow, silent processes that weren’t caught in tim

Ever wonder how your dog or cat sees the world? A look at how pets perceive color, depth, and motion — and what it means for play and behavior.

When people think of keeping pets healthy, they often think of food, exercise, and regular vet visits. But there’s another key ingredient to a happy, balanced animal: mental stimulation.

Each Passover, we retell the story of the ten plagues — blood, frogs, lice, and more. But to me, they read like the unraveling of a fragile ecological world. Whether set in motion by divine design or

If you’ve been going to the same vet clinic for years, you might assume it’s still independently vet-owned. But behind the scenes these days, things are often not as they seem. Increasingly, veterinar

Raw food diets have recently gained popularity among health-conscious pet owners. I’m going to cut to the chase here—raw pet diets are foolish. These diets carry unnecessary risks that outweigh any pe

It’s easy to love a chubby pup or a round little cat—those big eyes and soft bellies seem extra cuddly. But what we often call “cute” can actually be unhealthy. Pet obesity is one of the most common a

In veterinary medicine, our understanding of vaccines has come a long way. What used to be an automatic, annual routine is now being reconsidered through a more evidence-based lens. Many vets—myself i

One of the most heartbreaking—but ultimately humane—decisions a pet owner may face is when to start thinking about quality of life. It’s never easy. But when a beloved animal is suffering, choosing to

In a city where your dog might have their own chef, therapist, and Instagram account, it’s no surprise that veterinary care is evolving to match the lifestyle. One of the fastest-growing trends in the