Dog, Cat and Pet Health Tips

PetMD Editorial

By Kate Hughes One of the greatest days in a person’s life is the day they bring a tiny, adorable ball of kitteny fluff into their homes. While cats are a relatively easy pet to care for, it is imperative...

PetMD Editorial

By John Gilpatrick The unconditional love dogs show their owners is a constant source of joy. And it’s reliable: Dog owners know they can walk through the door after a long day at work and have their pup...

Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

Curious cats will play with anything. If you dropped it, chances are they will find it and think it’s the greatest toy ever. Usually, that’s really entertaining to watch—as long as they don’t eat it. Luckily,...

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By Heather Larson Knowing what health issues your dog is susceptible to gives you the chance to catch a malady early when you have ample time to modify it. When the issue concerns the heart, you can slow...

PetMD Editorial

By Jessie M Sanders, DVM, CertAqV Planning and developing your tank environment by taking all biome contributors into consideration will make the healthiest home for your new pets, and the best home aquarium...

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By Paula Fitzsimmons Cleaning the cat’s litter box is not on anyone’s list of favorite things to do. It’s a tedious and messy job—even more so if your cat goes outside the box. But it’s also essential...

PetMD Editorial

By John Gilpatrick Adopting a dog is a joyful decision. You’re choosing to bring home a new family member that you will love unconditionally. But just because it’s an overall positive and pleasant experience...

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By Lindsay Lowe “Should I get a second cat?” If you have one kitty at home, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at some point. It’s true that many cats can benefit from having a feline buddy....

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By Helen Anne Travis As the emergency veterinary medicine team leader at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Dr. Sonja Olson says she’s seen too many cats wind up in the emergency room with life-threatening...

PetMD Editorial

By John Gilpatrick While pets require the same things humans need for bone health—calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and exercise among them—they require very different strategies to meet those needs. Bone...