Pet health & safety

If your dog had just been diagnosed with canine lymphoma, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. What...

When you and your dog play outside, it’s easy for dirt and contaminants to get into your pet’s eyes. If...

Your dog has been diagnosed with a heart murmur. Add that to your list of pet owner worries. But try...

When you think of dog parasites, you might think of fleas. But did you know that there is a variety...

No one wants to see their beloved pup feeling under the weather. A dog skin infection may seem like a...

Is Fido scratching at his ears more than usual? Has Spike started tossing her head a lot? Your pup might...

Epilepsy in dogs is a chronic and common neurological disorder. Earmarked by recurrent seizures, epilepsy affects one percent of all...

Bloat and torsion are two very serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions that often affect large breeds of dogs — and...

It’s tough when dogs don’t act like their happy, lovable selves. When you hear it’s because of dog kidney failure,...

It’s hard to keep track of everything that could harm your beloved dog. Even when something is uncommon and almost...

Every dog owner hears the rabies horror stories. Fortunately, rabies is not a common problem for pet dogs these days,...

Liver cancer in dogs is fairly uncommon, with Pet Cancer Center estimating that this type of cancer makes up only...

You notice some symptoms, or your vet does on a routine visit: Your dog, it turns out, has a tumor....

Did you know that dog depression is as real as human depression? And just like human depression, understanding the causes...

Your cat seems a little under the weather and she has a swelling on her back that she keeps licking....

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, anywhere from 15 to 30 percent of people with allergies have...

Does Mr. Whiskers have less get up and go than usual? It’s time for a checkup because he may have...

Like humans, cat sneezing can occur from time to time — and, usually, it isn’t much to worry about. But, if...

Maybe your cat didn’t greet you after work or make her usual mad dash for the feed bowl. Something isn’t...

Lounging around the house in pajamas seems like a good idea when you’re not feeling well. If there’s something noticeably...

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a scary diagnosis for a cat owner to hear — a fatal virus that attacks...

Though your cat can’t talk, he does communicate with you in a variety of ways. When your furry friend gets...

You and your cat both know she needs to take her medicine, but neither of you is too thrilled about...

Many cat lovers are unaware that cats can get heartworm disease, a condition that is usually associated with dogs. Care.com...

Cats are known for being particular. They clean their fur just so, fastidiously cover up their business in the litter...

Are you worried that your cat may have kidney failure? This diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming, but you can...

Is your kitten suffering from diarrhea? This messy situation can put a damper on a fun day together — not...

You treat your cat like a member of your family, so learning he has feline lymphoma can be quite scary...

Pancreatitis in any animal is a serious situation. If pancreatitis hits your beloved cat, time is of the essence to...

It sounds like a parasite, but ringworm has nothing to do with creepy, crawly worms. This fungal skin infection is...

Did you know that roundworms can be passed on from your cat to your other pets, or even your kids?...

It can be very upsetting to witness your cat have a seizure. To provide your cat with the best care...