As responsible pet parents, we want to do what’s best for our dogs and cats, including protecting them from harmful parasites like fleas and ticks. But did you know that it’s possible to “overdose” your pets on too much topical flea and tick medication? Veterinarians have...
Cats are very good at hiding their pain. It can be difficult for owners and vets to determine the severity of a cat’s pain, and many often look to body language as a key. Besides the position in which they hold their bodies, a cat’s face...
Saying good-bye to our treasured animal companions is the hardest thing we have to do as pet parents. Dr. Tiffany Palozzi and Dr. Stephanie Schneider are the pair behind Loving Hands Veterinary Services. They provide caring, in-home euthanasia services for beloved pets when it is time...
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has dedicated the month of September to raising awareness about pain and pain management in our pets. According to the IVAPM, animals suffer from the same kinds of acute and chronic pain as humans, from causes like arthritis,...
Traveling with your dog this Labor Day weekend? The car company Volvo has released a report on keeping your pets safe while on the road. The report is based on a survey of pet owners conducted with the Harris Poll organization. Not surprisingly, the results show...
The BBC recently produced a heartwarming video about retirement facilities for senior pets in Japan. When elderly pet owners enter assisted living and are no longer able to keep their pets, a growing number of animal retirement homes are taking in senior pets, many with special...
Veterinarians around the country are warning dog owners about the hazards of exposing your dog to bodies of standing water that have algae containing a poisonous bacterium known as cyanobacteria. Toxic blue-green algae was responsible for the deaths of several dogs in the US and Canada...
The folks at the rover.com website have created a very useful new list of poisonous plants for dog and cat owners. The list includes photographs of each plant to help in identification, as well as the plant’s common name and scientific name. You can find plants that...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the US Food and Drug Administration, recently issued a health warning to pet owners who feed their dogs pig ear treats. They are advising people not to buy pig ear treats for their pets, and not...
Researchers at Canada’s Ontario Veterinary College analyzed the electronic veterinary health data of over 19 million cats and found that not only do cats tend to put on weight as they age, but they also have been getting fatter over the past few decades. The study,...
This adorable Golden Retriever is Charlie, a much-loved military family pet. Charlie got into some trouble recently and swallowed a razor. His vets at the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center in La Mesa, CA told Charlie's parents that he needed emergency surgery. Charlie's parents began to...
We’ve all seen a lot of news stories about the dangers of leaving your dog in a hot car, but did you know that a simple stroll on the sidewalk can blister your pup’s paws when the weather is hot? KUTV in Salt Lake City talked...
We’ve heard a lot about what makes a city dog-friendly, such as amenities like parks and restaurants that welcome dogs. But what makes a city cat-friendly? Since we don’t normally take our cats out and about with us, are there other factors that make a place...
The US Food and Drug Administration has been investigating a possible connection between grain free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. DCM is a heart condition that is most commonly seen in certain medium to large breed dogs. The heart becomes enlarged and loses its...
With summer in full swing, many dog owners are looking forward to bringing their four-legged friends out and about with them. One of the most popular destinations…dog-friendly outdoor dining patios at restaurants and bars! Our friends at San Diego Pets Magazine put together a helpful list...
Banfield Pet Hospital’s annual State of Pet Health Report analyzes data from over 2.5 million dogs and half a million cats that are patients at their veterinary offices in the US. You can check out the full report on the Banfield website, including interactive features like...
USA Today recently published an interesting article about all the different ways warming temperatures have a negative effect on the health of our dogs, cats, and other pets. According to veterinary epidemiologists interviewed for the article, certain diseases, many of them spread by parasites, are moving...
The US National Park Service recently completed a two-year study on the diet of coyotes in the Los Angeles, California area. The results indicate that our cats could be at greater risk for being eaten by coyotes than we thought. Researchers analyzed over 3,200 samples of...
A large-scale study of dogs in the UK has identified the most common canine health disorders seen by veterinarians. The electronic health data of over 450,000 dogs under veterinary care in the UK was analyzed by researchers conducting this study. Let’s take a look at some key...
Pet owners commonly seek out dog and cat food information online, whether it’s product reviews, advice on alternative diets, or how to manage your pet’s weight. But how do you know if the information you are looking at is trustworthy and accurate? The World Small Animal Veterinary...
With the unusually high number of damaging tornadoes hitting the US in the past few weeks, many pet owners may be wondering how to best keep their dogs, cats, and other pets safe from harm during tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. We’ve gathered some of the best...