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.
Pot for Pets: Medical Uses of Marijuana in Companion Animals
Dr. Robert Silver, a holistic veterinarian, herbalist, and authority on medicinal marijuana, discusses the challenges of giving pot to sick pets — and the exciting alternative that is both legal and potentially safer and more effective.
How Long Do Vaccines Really Last?
Is it necessary to regularly repeat parvovirus, distemper and adenovirus vaccines? Are there some pets who shouldn't receive them at all? Know why vaccinations aren't always protective against disease and what you need to know before you request another shot for your dog.
The Toxins That Are Designed to Kill — Or Heal
It's one of nature's great paradoxes. Humans generally take great pains to avoid these powerful critter toxins, yet researchers are now discovering that many can be harnessed to provide potent healing for chronic pain, hearty conditions, and even diabetes.
You May Not Have to Worry About Ticks and Lyme with This Critter Around
Researchers were stunned to discover how this mammal slays ticks by eating or removing up to 96% of them. And once shed, they don't go on to infect other mammals. With just the potential of one animal to wipe out an astonishing 4,000 ticks in a single week, this is a wild beast you may want around.
Six Dog Sleeping Positions and What Each Says About Your Dog's Mood
How your dog sleeps reveals much about him and his mood. Can you read his body language while he sleeps? Certain positions show that he's fully relaxed, confident and content. What's your dog telling you today?
Nearly 1 in 4 Owners Add This to Their Pet's Food — Do You?
There's a growing trend among pet owners, yet the practice clearly isn't always in the pet's best interests. The astonishing interpretation that many owners make, believing this is somehow helping their pets. Plus, five simple ways to turn that around.
Dozens of Dog Deaths Now Linked to This Pentobarbital-Tainted Food
This company either knew or recklessly chose to ignore the fact that these foods were tainted with euthanasia meds. There's also evidence of false tracking records and other irresponsible anomalies linked to 90 million cans of food, and dozens of pet deaths. Be careful.
Cucumber: Could This Hydrating Veggie Be Your Pet's New Favorite on Hot Days?
Commonly added to salads, this crunchy and refreshing veggie is composed of 95% water, and can rehydrate your pet during sunny days.
