Does diet pet food actually work? The short answer is yes, but there is more to the story. While lower-calorie, high-fiber formulas can be a great tool for shedding a few pounds, underlying health conditions like thyroid issues or chronic pain can make weight loss harder than it seems. Find out when diet food helps, and when it is time to dig a little deeper with your vet.

Do our pets really have personalities? According to our vet, the answer is a resounding yes. From confident to cautious, velcro companions to independent spirits, every animal is shaped by their genetics, environment, and the bonds they form. Read on to find out what makes each pet truly one of a kind.

Destiny, now renamed Zara, was a young stray puppy who had endured significant hardship, surviving a litter that didn't make it while battling heartworm, tick fever, anaplasma, and the effects of being unspayed and underweight. A single, timely intervention changed everything: she was spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for her illnesses. The transformation has been remarkable. Once wary of human contact, Zara now seeks out connection, plays freely with other dogs, and is steadily gaining both weight and confidence, finally given the chance to truly heal.

This year, I returned to Carriacou to help with surgery, community outreach, and emergency care. I was also able to bring another piece of medical equipment that they have been hoping for. I brought a centrifuge that allows them to make sure that patients have enough red blood cells.

I also spent an extended amount of time helping at the GSPCA over the course of several months.

I spent October through mid December helping animals in Grenada, Carriacou, and Mayreau in the Southern Caribbean. Most of my time was spent on the Island of Carriacou due to the need following Hurricane Beryl, and the amazing partnership that I was able to make with Carriacou Animal Hospital.