As a cat parent, you have probably experienced your cat having hairballs occasionally. Cats will typically vomit a long, tubular mass of hair when coughing up a hairball. This can be distressing for both you and your cat. Here are a few ways to help treat and prevent cat hairballs. What Causes Cat Hairballs? When a cat grooms, they will typically swallow hair. Some of the hair will pass thorough their digestive tract and into their feces… Read More
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Liz Bales, VMD
Dec 06, 2019
In 2018, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) classified obesity as a disease, with 59.5% of cats being clinically overweight or obese. Carrying excess weight makes your cat much more likely to develop diabetes, urinary disease, arthritis, and to have a decreased life expectancy. But many cat parents have a hard time evaluating their cat’s weight. One study showed that only 10% of people with an overweight cat knew that their… Read More
Monica Tarantino, DVM
Jan 21, 2016
Dog vaccinations are essential to helping your pet live a long, happy life. Vaccines protect pets from serious illnesses or even fatal diseases that dogs are commonly susceptible to. Here’s what pet parents should know about which vaccines dogs need and how the dog vaccination schedule works. Ultimately, it is important to consult with your veterinarian to identify the appropriate dog vaccination schedule specific to your pet. [video:… Read More
Nutrition Articles
Amanda Ardente, DVM, PhD
Sep 16, 2020
Choosing the right food for your pet can be a big decision, and one that weighs heavy on the minds of many pet owners. There are so many options out there—dry, canned, freeze-dried, raw, “all-natural,” grain-free, etc.—and even more information and opinions to support or refute these various options. And then you need to decipher the list of cat food or dog food ingredients in each potential formula to know what you are actually feeding… Read More
PetMD Editorial
Aug 11, 2020
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on August, 11, 2020 by Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, DAVCN Water is the main component of healthy, living cells of the body. Without water, your dog’s body will not function properly. More specifically, your dog will dehydrate. This can happen if your dog isn’t getting enough water, which is why you should clean and refill your dog’s water bowl daily. You also need to be aware of when your dog is drinking… Read More
Niki Parker, DVM, MS, DACT
Jul 30, 2020
All pet parents want to make sure they are feeding their dog the best dog food possible—one that supports their dog’s health and overall quality of life. But what is the best dog food for your particular dog? There’s no simple answer to this question; it will depend on a number of factors specific to you and your pet. Here’s a guide to help you determine what is the best dog food for your canine family member. [video:wistia|xeijqz7dzp|true… Read More
