About Smarty Vet

We’re a wacky group of people (with their cats) surfing the internet and writing articles that interest veterinarians and their clients. Why do you ask? Because we love fuzzy, feathered and scaly things and our vets are the only people we see, so we love them too. We decided to set up Smarty Vet as a way for our busy friends to have some slack keeping their presence up-to-date on the web. With Smarty Vet their site is generating articles between their own hospital events and news making their Search Engine Optimization (SEO) grow while keeping their web surfers entertained.

Feb 22nd, 2012

From boisterous and unwanted to trained and loved.

For a Shar-Pei named Hoosier, life almost took a horrible turn. When his owner could not handle the dogs untrained enthusiasm, the owner took Hoosier to the pound to be put down. Luckily the staff were able to intervene and Hoosier found a new owner that was willing to work hard with the dog and [...]

Feb 22nd, 2012

Bad breath in a pet is something to pay attention to.

If your pet has bad breath, your vet can start the process but you will need to help at home also. Brushing your pet’s teeth is just as important as brushing our own. Brushing will help keep the puppy or kitty kisses as enjoyable as possible, but bad breath can also bee a sign of [...]

Feb 17th, 2012

Pekingese wins The Westminster Kennel Club dog show.`

This year a cute little Pekingese named Malachy won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show held at Madison Square Garden in New York. At 4 years old, this is his 115th best in show title overall. Click here to read more.

Feb 15th, 2012

New advertisement in Britain is going to the dogs. No, really.

People in Britain this week got to see the first ever advertisement that was directed at the dogs, not the dog owners. The commercial used ultra high frequency sounds to attempt to get a reaction from the family pet towards the images on the screen. The home owners, seeing their loved fur ball staring at an image [...]

Feb 15th, 2012

Dogs jumping in water.

Some of the greatest photography helps us see familiar things in a whole new manner. Photographer Seth Casteel has found a new way of photographing his furry friends as they leap into pools. Seth’s photography has a greater purpose though. He works very hard to bring attention to animals that need homes and help. He [...]

Feb 8th, 2012

Many pet owners are looking for healthier options for their animals.

There are so many options for pet products these days, but many pet owners would rather spend a little more to ensure that they are getting a healthy (even organic) option for their furry friends. Many stores are carrying a number of options, but ask your veterinarian what they suggest to be sure that you [...]

Feb 8th, 2012

Dogs can make the office much more enjoyable.

With rules, that is. Many people find that having dogs in the work place can be a great way to relieve stress and encourage socialization, of both the dogs and the owners. Setting some boundaries and guidelines will make the experience better for the animals and your co-workers though. Click here to read more.

Feb 6th, 2012

Puppy Bowl Highlights!

Puppies playing football is just as entertaining as big guys playing it! Here are some highlight videos from yesterday’s Puppy Bowl VIII from Animal Planet!

Feb 6th, 2012

Dogs are the stars in many new commericals!

Many commercials this year are using our love for our pets in creative ways to sell their products. Here are a couple of entertaining commercials from some auto manufacturers. (We do not support or endorse any of these products, we just like cute dogs!)

Feb 1st, 2012

The Everglades are having snake problems!

The Florida Everglades is being over run by non-indigenous snakes that are often released by pet owners. The snakes are currently depleting the natural species that were plentiful in the are previously. Click here to read more.