Pecans: This Vitamin-Rich Nut Supports Your Pet's Health
A staple food to Native Americans, this tree nut also contains a diverse nutritional profile that might just be good for your pet, too. Find out how to properly serve it to your furry friend.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
A Tragic Mistake That's Easy to Avoid
If you end up as heartbroken as the owner of Sadie, a 7-year-old Golden, you'll wish you haven't made this mistake that so many owners make. Just because your dog or cat looks and acts healthy, don't be deceived into thinking that this doesn't matter.
If You Avoid This Medical Mistake Yourself, Why Impose It on Your Pet?
Many health-conscious humans now avoid this common medical treatment for themselves — but fail to realize the danger it poses to their pets, leading to obesity, diabetes, and many other diseases. Protect your pet today with these safer alternatives.
Tiny Specks on Your Pet’s Skin That Won’t Wash Off — What Now?
They can look plenty innocent, but can also erupt into a painful oozy mess. How to figure out the underlying cause, rule out look-alikes and more. Plus the one thing you should avoid like the plague, unless you want to experience your kitty's wrath.
Are You Unwittingly Poisoning Your Pet?
If you do this daily or weekly activity as many pet owners do, you may be doing just that. If you share your home with one or more beloved pets, be sure to take a close look at your routine to make sure you're not creating a toxic environment that can severely injure your pet.
This May Work for Dogs, but Never, Ever for Cats
Dogs and cats are very different creatures and their basic needs vary, too. For example, while certain human medications might work just fine for your dog, the tiniest amount of this one could kill your cat. Please don't make these assumptions about dogs and cats.
Tuna: The Seafood That Slowly Poisons Pets
It may be loaded with omega-3s and other nutrients, but giving this food to your pet can cause unseen damage — it contains a toxin that accumulates in their body. Give your pets these safer options instead.
Scientists Studied Dog Drool and You Won't Believe What They Found
Surprise! There's far more than what meets the eye in your dog's drool. You may rush to clean it up, but it can give you valuable insight about your pup's health, potential infections, and more. And in case you don't want to officially test this, here are 14 hints of trouble to know.
All About Hedgehogs — 7 Facts About These Adorable Animals
Hedgehogs are native to Asia, Africa, and Europe, but in the US they're domesticated and often sold as pets. These intriguing insectivores have unique methods of self-defense and, if socialized from a young age, can even bond with their owners — but do hedgehogs really make good pets?
