Check out this neat interactive tool from Dr. Justine Lee, founder and CEO of VETgirl, a subscription-based podcast and webinar service that provides online veterinary continuing education: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/pet-food/#dangerous-foods Just click on the picture icon of the food you’re interested in learning more about. You’ll get detailed information...
The coming of spring means that “kitten season” will soon be here! Kitten season is the time of year (generally peaking from late spring to early summer) when animal shelters and rescue groups are inundated with litters of homeless kittens (and their moms, in many...
Dogs and cats can provide much needed love and companionship for elderly people living on their own. But is there ever a situation when it may be better for a senior citizen to forego pet ownership? The experts at Harvard Medical School say that the...
Good news, cat owners! Your cats will still love you even if you put them on a diet. A recent study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior has found that cats on diets will actually show their owners more, not less, affection. Since an estimated...
While most family dogs are famously loving and protective with children, it’s always a good idea for parents and other adults to remind children about how to interact safely with dogs, especially unfamiliar dogs. The organization Doggone Safe is dedicated to the mission of dog...
February is Pet Dental Health Month, a great time to remind dog and cat owners to make sure their pets’ teeth and gums are in good shape. Talk to your veterinarian about bringing your pet in for a dental, may veterinary practices have special deals...
What are the dog and cat injuries that are most frequently seen by veterinarians? Here’s a list of the top 10 pet accidents as compiled by WebMD. Is your pet well-protected from these common mishaps that lead to unexpected trips to the vet? Foreign body ingestion....
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common causes of chronic, itchy skin problems in dogs. AD occurs when your dog is sensitive to some kind of environmental allergen, like dust mites, fleas, food ingredients, or pollen. Atopic dermatitis leads to irritated, itchy skin,...
Most cat owners will tell you that there are some fairly common cat behavior problems they would like to solve…things like scratching the furniture, jumping on kitchen counters, or scratching/biting while getting pets are just a few examples. What impact does a little education for...
The Humane Society International is working with animal welfare organizations around the U.S. to rescue dogs from the Asian dog meat trade and place them into loving forever homes. Recently, 26 dogs from South Korea were brought to the Washington, D.C. area, and here in...
A recent story on the Today Show has been getting a lot of attention lately. As more pet owners are purchasing restraint harnesses to keep their pets safe in the car in case of an accident, they may be surprised to learn that 25 of...
Does your New Year’s resolution for 2016 include shedding a few extra pounds gained over the holiday season? Maybe you just made a resolution to exercise more in the New Year. That’s great, but don’t forget to include your dog in your plan to get healthy...
Check out this informative video from Mercola on the benefits of soaking and disinfecting your dog’s paws after a walk outside. Cleaning off your dog’s paws before he starts licking them is important both now in the winter and later on in the summer. A dog’s...
The holiday season can be a fun time for both people and their pets, especially if pet owners are aware of a few common sense pet safety tips to make sure the holidays are happy and safe for their furry friends. With all of those yummy...
With Thanksgiving just one week away and all of the winter holidays also right around the corner, it’s a good time to remind pet owners about food safety for pets during the holidays. What do you need to know about keeping your dogs and cats...
Did you know that tens of millions of stray and feral cats are living (and reproducing) on the streets of the U.S.? What’s the most effective way to deal with the homeless cat overpopulation problem? Experts believe that trap-neuter-return (TNR) is the best way to...
It’s always a good time to adopt your new best friend, but why not consider adopting a senior dog or cat during the month of November in celebration of Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Open your heart to a senior pet from your local shelter...
The dangers associated with exposure to second-hand smoke are well-documented in the scientific literature. While many people would never smoke around their kids, some will still smoke in the homes that they share with their pets. Indoor cats are at especially high risk for developing...
Chronic kidney disease is a relatively common condition in older cats. What are the risk factors for CKD that cat owners should be aware of? A large-scale retrospective study of over 1,200 cats from 755 veterinary hospitals was recently published in the Journal of the...
With the increasing popularity of edible cannabis products like cookies and brownies, pet poison hotlines are seeing an increase in calls about marijuana intoxication in dogs and cats. The Pet Poison Helpline has seen a fourfold increase in cases over the past 3 years. In...
Did you know that 54% of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are considered to be overweight or obese? How many extra pounds does your pet need to put on before being at higher risk for potentially serious medical conditions? Not as much as...