By Lavanya Sunkara Playtime is essential for your senior dog. Not only does he enjoy fun and games, he needs them to keep mentally and physically fit. An active dog is a happy dog. If your pup loved...
By Jessica Remitz As you plan your road trips this summer, be sure to consider your pet’s car safety before pulling out of the driveway. With states like Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine banning...
By Jessica Remitz We take extra care when planning meals for our families, but what about our pets' food? From manufacturing and labeling to understanding ingredients, it’s important to inform yourself...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on June 16, 2020 by Jennifer Coates, DVM As the weather kicks it up a notch, the natural tendency can be to get everyone up and out of the house—pets included. While spending...
The American Heartworm Society recommends that animals living in all parts of the U.S. be given heartworm preventive medications on a year-round basis. But which are the best heartworm meds for dogs and...
Even if your dog tays close to home, ticks are canny creatures, and they have ways of making it into your home and onto your pets, even with preventions in place. All it takes is a few ticks to get established...
There once was a time that when dogs got sick, they either got better or they didn't. Thankfully, things have changed. We now have countless ways to treat our dogs when they are ill. The following are...
By Lorie Huston, DVM Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged to older pets. Even younger dogs and cats, under the right circumstances, can suffer from arthritic changes. Arthritis...
By Lorie Huston, DVM As cat owners, we all want to keep our pets as healthy as we can for as long as possible. Most of us realize that feeding a high quality diet is one of the best ways to do that. However,...
By Vanessa Voltolina Whether you’ve just brought a new kitten into your home, or your fussy feline demands a re-evaluation of the dinnertime goods, it’s important to be knowledgeable on deciphering pet...
