By Jessica Remitz While cancer can unfortunately strike any breed of dog at any age, there are certain breeds that have higher instances of the disease. We’ve asked the experts to share breeds with higher...
Are you looking to get your cat more active? Does he or she constantly look bored? Then you make want to consider using a food-dispensing (also known as treat-dispensing) cat toy, which provides both physical...
By Lorie Huston, DVM A cat that refuses to use the litter box or who repeatedly urinates outside of the litter box can be difficult to live with. Unfortunately, many cat owners become frustrated and end...
By Ashley Gallagher, DVM Even though it's quite exciting, having a new kitten in the house can be exhausting. Pet stores can be overwhelming given the endless aisles of cat toys, cat treats and cat foods...
By Jaime Lynn Smith How can you help the estimated tens of millions of homeless and feral cats around the country — especially when the "dog days" of summer creep in? First, let's make a distinction:...
By Jessica Remitz Preparing yourself and your pregnant cat for the birth of kittens can be a daunting and potentially exhausting process, especially if it is your first time birthing kittens. Here are...
By Cheryl Lock While diarrhea is a prevalent ailment in pets, it’s not a problem that should be taken lightly. In fact, diarrhea can often be a clinical sign of many different underlying conditions for...
By Lorie Huston, DVM Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged to older pets. Even younger cats, under the right circumstances, can suffer from arthritic changes. Arthritis causes...
By Valerie Trumps Few people want to admit that their beloved “kitten” is approaching her twilight years. While it is possible for cats to live into their 30s, like Crème Puff, who died at age 38, a...
Few people want to admit that their beloved puppy is approaching his twilight years. While it is possible for dogs to live into their 30s, like the Australian cattle dog Chilla who died at age 32, a more...
