Pet euthanasia at home: What you need to know to make the best decision for your family
Here, experts explain the process of in-home pet euthanasia and detail what you need to know to decide if its...
Pet health & safety
Spaying a cat: The benefits and cost
Learn about the common spaying procedure for female cats, as well as the benefits and cost that come with spaying...
Cat life expectancy: 12 tips to help your pet live a long life
Do you sometimes wish that your kitty really did have nine lives? While your furry friend might not have those...
How to Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks
Where fleas and ticks are concerned, an ounce of prevention is worth about 16 tons of cure. Scary yet impressive...
My Dog Has Fleas: What to Do If Your Dog Brings Fleas Home
You’ve noticed some extra scratching, some sudden nipping at his own legs or haunches. Have you recently come to the...
Do I have a sick dog? 11 signs it’s time for a trip to the vet
It isn’t always easy to tell when you have a sick dog on your hands. Dogs evolved from pack living,...
Diabetes in dogs: From prevention to treatment
Much like their human counterparts, the incidence of diabetes in canines is steadily on the rise. A study by Banfield...
Keeping Canine Teeth Healthy — The 5 Best and Worst Chews for Your Dog
Of course you love spoiling your pet! But before giving your dog a chew toy, take a closer look. Could...
5 Reasons a Dog Cyst Isn’t Cancer
You’re relaxing on the couch with your dog curled up next to you. All is well until you absentmindedly rub...
Cat purring: Why do kitties make this noise?
Think purring always means a cat is happy? Think again! Here are a few reasons why some cats purr and...
Cat drooling: Is it normal?
You expect that a baby will drool during teething. But what about a cat — even an adult one who...
How does pet insurance work and what does it cost?
Learn how pet insurance works, the types of plans available and what it costs, as well as some tips for...
Arthritis in dogs and cats: Signs, treatment and prevention
Here's what experts say you need to know about arthritis in pets, including symptoms and treatment, as well as health...
Kitten Care Stages: Newborn to 72 Weeks
Kittens grow, develop and mature at an eye-popping (and, occasionally, ear-splitting) rate. At times, the changes can be seen from...
12 Toxic Plants for Dogs
Got a green thumb? It’s a great feeling to admire your handiwork, after all that watering, fertilizing and pruning. But...
Understanding Parvovirus in Dogs — Plus Other Dog Viruses
Virus and flu season for your family is annoying, with sick hands and tissues everywhere. Your dog can get viruses...
Help, My Dog Keeps Coughing!
Help, my dog keeps coughing! It’s a common complaint at most vet offices, and chances are you’ve been there before....
Pneumonia in dogs: What you should know
Dogs who've lost their spunk or are losing weight or coughing may have bacterial or aspiration pneumonia. Here's what experts...
Autoimmune Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Relief
Autoimmune disease in dogs means that your pup’s immune system has gone haywire — their body no longer recognizes good...
Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails?
It’s a universally acknowledged truth that your dog is happy when his tail is wagging. But what about your cat?...
Staph Infection In Dogs: How To Help Your Dog Cope
You’ve heard about people suffering from staph infections, but did you know that staph infection in dogs could happen too?...
Blood in dog urine: What vets say you need to know and do
Good news: Most of the causes of blood in dog pee are treatable. Here's what veterinary experts advise should this...
Kitty litter box basics for cat owners
Cats don't need to be trained to use a litter box; they instinctively know what to do. We're the ones...
6 Ways to Help Ease Your Dog’s Fear of Loud Noises
With summer storms and fireworks displays popping up all over, your dog has every reason to burrow under the dining...
Is your dog panting too much?
What causes excessive panting in dogs, and when should you see a vet about it?
Worms in dogs: What are the types, symptoms and treatments
Your dog hasn’t been behaving normally over the past few weeks. You talk to your dog walker or doggy day care about it,...
Common questions about teething at 3 months, answered
Can your baby be teething at 3 months old? While most infants get their first teeth between 4 and 6...
Neurological disorders in dogs: signs, diagnosis and treatments
When a dog has a neurological problem, symptoms can be very obvious, sudden and scary. Paralysis, tremors or seizures...
12 common dog cancer symptoms
Christina, a mom from Suffolk County, New York, who preferred her last name not to be used, instantly fell for...
What Can You Give a Dog for Pain?
Whether your dog is suffering from a medical condition or is simply prone to clumsy spills, it’s totally normal for...
This News Anchor’s Reaction to Cat is All of Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45FxGkFMmSQ It’s hard to imagine a cat swimming to lose weight, but here that’s exactly what Holly the cat is...
The Pet Sitter Safety Checklist
Do you have a pet care safety plan? Have the families you work for given you emergency contacts? This re-useable,...
Top 10 Miniature Dogs
Want a pooch that fits in your tote? Consider the idea of welcoming miniature dogs into your family! But what...
How Your Dog Can Help with School
Kids’ lives seem simple: eat, play, sleep and go to school. But we parents know that our kids are learning...
The 10 Best Veterinary Pet Insurance Companies
Why do you need veterinary pet insurance? Well, technically you don’t. The government isn’t going to crack down on you...
Choosing the Purr-fect Cat Shampoo for Your Kitty
Anyone who’s ever had the (ahem) pleasure of trying to perform a cat shampoo in a bathtub knows it’s not...
9 expert tips for choosing the right brand of healthy dog food
Enter any pet food aisle and you’re immediately bombarded with choices — wet, dry, store brand, trendy brand, healthy brand,...
The Best Dog Bones to Give Your Pet
Knick-knack, paddywhack, give the dog a bone…You may be thinking this when you pass the pet store bin or are...
Halloween Pet Costumes: Safety Guidelines
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s SUPERDOG! Costumes aren’t just for people. Pet owners love spreading the Halloween fun...
Spa Services for Pets
To many people, pets are another member of the family. As such, we like to treat them to a little...