If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, a balcony, or even just a sunny window sill, then you should look into growing an herb garden for your...

You know there are physical therapy centers for people who are recovering from traumatic injuries and life saving surgeries, but did you know...

Like their owners, a pet’s health can also benefit by eating healthier foods and finding the right medical care when it is needed. However, this...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition in which an animal’s body can’t produce enough digestive enzymes to properly break down...

Decades ago, veterinarians believed that pain helped keep dogs quiet so they could heal faster. Today's veterinarians have ushered in a new way...

Do you feel guilty that your pet doesn’t get enough time with you? It’s a trap that happens to most of us, but one that can be easily remedied....

There are many things that can cause diarrhea. Stress, indigestion or diseases which affect the intestinal tract, for instance, can all be contributing...

Do you worry that your indoor cat is not getting enough exercise? While it is true that cats have the evolutionary advantage of a high metabolism...

One of the challenges in owning a sighthound is finding an activity that takes full advantage of their natural abilities to fix their sights...

Pets, like people, can suffer from a variety of debilitating chronic, degenerative conditions. Treatment options, meanwhile, are sometimes limited...

Fleas are tiny insect parasites that live off of their host's blood. They can cause discomfort to the host, and are notoriously difficult to...

Out of all the toxic environments that your pet will be exposed to in its lifetime, it is the place where we feel safest that may be the most...

While we may not be able to roll back the global warming trend, there are easier, softer ways to treat parasites, and ways in which we can avoid...

You may be worried that because you live in the city, your options for exercise activities with your dog are limited, but that is not the case....

Are you a biker who feels guilty every time you buckle your helmet on and head out the door as your dog whines sadly, knowing that you’re going...

Dogs are known for their indiscriminate eating habits and will eat some unusual things. Some dogs have even been seen ingesting fecal material...

Did you realize that just like you, your dog also needs to cool down after a run, hike, power walk, or game of fetch? Dogs that work or play...

When you're feeling under the weather, you might find that the perfect thing for treating what ails you is something you already have in the...

Herbs have long been used to treat and prevent ailments in people, and apart from smelling good and adding an extra something to your cooking,...

it can be a challenge to make the time to stay physically fit, but with the rising numbers of canine and human obesity, it might be time to think...

Living in the country has its benefits; at the top of the list for us is all the open space in which to run around. Life just feels, well, healthier...

More people are turning to natural remedies for both themselves and their pets. While nothing can replace the expertise of your local vet, there...

Acupuncture for your cat? It’s not as strange as it might sound at first, especially if you’ve had no experience with the treatment.

Many of the popular cat litter brands have a key ingredient that may be impacting the environment in a harmful way. Should you switch to organic...

The use of poisons as a way to eliminate a rodent infestation is an ongoing concern for pet owners, but cats are especially at risk of an accidental...

If you have a dog that is nuts for fetching a ball and has apparently unlimited stores of energy to spend on running, fetching and returning,...

There are plenty of things you can do as a pet owner to show your furry "little ones" that you care about the environment. After all, it’s their...

The high energy activities don’t have to end with the first snowfall, however. If you live close to an area where you can cross country ski,...

Whether you have a large yard space or a small windowsill, you can grow a healing garden for your cat or dog. Most of these plants are simple...

Often, the dog is blamed when foul smells “perfume” a room. But if your dog has the ability to clear a room with his frequent emissions, there...

Maybe you have a dog that loves to move around the room with you when you dance to your favorite song, or even gets up on her hind legs to try...

"When my doctor told me my itchy, swollen eyes and stuffy nose were an allergic reaction to my new cat, Munchkin, I was shocked. And then he...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) impairs an animal’s ability to digest and absorb the nutrients available in food. Because there are insufficient...

A comprehensive list of cat breeds that are considered hypoallergenic.

If you are like most consumers, then you want choices when it comes to your cat litter -- perhaps even "greener" choices. That's right, long...

Just because you’re driving around Nissan Leaf that gets 100 miles per charge, or have an organic garden in your backyard and solar panels on...

Dogs and running almost go hand in hand. If you have an active dog that loves to run, this is a great opportunity for you to incorporate jogging...

It's important to understand your dog's limits as he heads into his senior years.

Dogs love to munch away on that green stuff in your yard, and some even make it part of their daily routine. But why exactly do dogs eat grass?

You may be surprised to learn that of all the toxic environments your cat will be exposed to in its lifetime, your home is the most dangerous.

There are some dozens of species of parvovirus within the familial classification.

One condition that causes the pancreas to stop producing adequate enzymes is pancreatic acinar atrophy (PAA). This occurs because the disease...

Allergy sufferers dread spring, because to them spring means itchy eyes and runny noses from hay fever and pollen -- the dreaded spring allergies....

When Lynne and Mike Petersons’ two youngsters started begging them for a pet more than a few times a day, it was time to think about it seriously....

Nighttime walks with your dog are fun -- and necessary -- but they can also be hazardous.

Should you pursue acupuncture for your pet? This is a prickly question, but hopefully the following will make you understand what is veterinary...

If you live in an area where there is plenty of snow and space to run -- and hopefully someplace to go -- and you have at least two big, energetic...

Before heading out to your favorite hiking trail, make sure you pack all the right supplies, for you and your pet, to be sure that the day ends...

Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, one thing is for certain: your feline friend has probably nibbled on grass on more than one occasion....

We just love to take our dogs with us, wherever we go. In the car, to the beach, for walks, a swim. And now, there’s something else you can do...

A comprehensive list of dog breeds that are considered hypoallergenic.

Some dogs are just born to fly. You see them at the park, leaping high into the air to catch a flying disc, reveling in the pure joy of the perfect...