Pet care

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...

It’s concerning when you notice your cat losing weight. You’ve been putting her food out every day and giving her...

Does your dog appear to be slowing down or not acting like himself? Hypothyroidism, a common condition that occurs in...

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,...