Pet care advice

In light of recent pet food recalls and reports of contaminated commercial foods, pet parents are seeking healthier, more natural...

Do you love to go hiking with your canine companion? While this can be a fun activity for you to...

If your cat is shaking its head or rubbing its ears excessively, or you notice what looks like coffee grounds...

Does your cat seem to have brown or black dirt around the chin that doesn’t go away? Your pet could...

Cat claws are one of the few holdovers from our domestic friends’ wild ancestors. These needle-sharp protrusions help cats catch...

At the end of the day, you just want to curl up next to your cat on the couch. But...

Can cats cut the cheese? If you’re flabbergasted by the flatulent feline drive-by you’ve just experienced, you already know the...

There’s an old adage that a dog sees the world through his nose. You might also believe he sees it...

Does music play an integral role in your life? Perhaps you love listening to mellow tunes during your morning commute...

You dread the day your kids come home with lice, but did you know your pooch can catch lice, too?...

Dog seizures are scary and unsettling. Seizures are complex and can’t always be prevented. In most cases, the underlying cause...

Have you been Googling “dog shaking head,” wondering whether your pet is experiencing a medical issue or just doesn’t like...

You know when your teeth feel grungy. Even though you may be tired, you whip out your toothbrush for a...

You know your dog looks at you with eyes of love, but what is dog vision really like? Is doggy...

Congratulations, your dog is pregnant — or is she? Before you start having visions of cuddling fuzzy little grandpuppies, you...

Do you and your furry friend like to enjoy some fun in the sun together? Though it’s great to bond...

Your poor pup just got himself a hip dysplasia diagnosis. What now? First of all, what does this mean? Canine...

It’s no wonder that many people refer to naps as “cat naps!” Your furry friend probably spends much of her...

Your dog is a beloved and cherished family friend, no doubt. He’s a companion, a playmate, loyal to a fault...

Even if you’re the most careful of pet parents or caregivers, there’s still a risk that your dog will one...

Do you have a skittish, easily frightened cat who struggles to sit still for an extended period of time? Or...

Is coconut oil good for dogs? The answer is yes! In fact, coconut oil has many health benefits for your...

Is milk bad for cats? You see cats lapping up milk from saucers in movies and cartoons. It’s become a...

It may be your most simpatico relationship, but despite you and your pooch’s uncanny ability to understand each other, there’s...

You have a male cat who’s a tomcat through and through. Neutering might seem like cruel and unusual punishment, but...

Pepto-Bismol works wonders when you don’t feel well, but did you know it could be safe for your sick pup,...

Anyone with a pet at home has pet dander. In fact, even humans produce dander, which is just dead skin...

Looking for something new to give your pup that he’ll love (and is actually healthy)? Look no further than pumpkin...

What’s that weird patch on your dog’s head? Just a scratch, dry skin, or is it ringworm? There are many...

Is your cat going to be a mom? Congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare your cat (and yourself!) for the...

Admit it — just about everyone has fed a dog something tasty from the kitchen or dining room table at...

In May of this year, my wife had to put our elderly cat to sleep. This cat became a fixture...

After a run with your four-legged buddy or a hike with the dog walker, you notice that he’s limping over...

Your dog is acting strangely, and you’ve noticed some spots on the floor. It could mean you have a dog...

It’s no secret that cats have some pretty unusual behaviors that defy explanation. Among those odd things cats do, nibbling...

You discover your little guy with a super muddy face. He’s been digging through and eating the dirt again. Why...

You saw it. It really happened. He ate it. So, why do dogs eat poop? While sometimes you think of...

Do female cats spray? “It’s a myth that females don’t spray,” says Dr. Cori Gross, a feline-only veterinarian who provides...