Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Once identified with prairies and mountainous areas of the Old West, coyotes are now getting bolder as their habitats are becoming more populated by humans. They've been encroaching on metro areas of cities like Detroit, increasing the number of attacks and fatalities against small pets.

Nearly everyone makes the first mistake, it's hard not to! But how you act towards an unfamiliar dog — and its owner — goes a long way towards the new dog feeling you're 'safe' and he can trust you, and will help ensure positive meet-ups in the future.

It can mean the difference between a dog that drives you, your vet and your groomer crazy — versus one that's practically a soul mate and gets along with nearly everyone. And it's not rocket science to get their compliance. It's as simple as this.

Many dogs love it, and countless pet parents use it daily to pill their pet. But be aware if your brand contains this toxic ingredient. It's being added at an alarming rate to foods that we often share with our pets. In large enough quantities, it can be a heartbreaking killer.

Dogs are indiscriminate eaters, and as such are prone to tummy troubles. Question is, what do you feed them at that point? Most conventional vets say one thing. But their advice is riddled with certain problems. Here are the tweaks you need to resolve those issues.

Most vets prefer to treat this common condition with surgery, but years ago, a patient whose owner ignored veterinary advice and insisted against surgery. To her horror, by the next day her home looked like a crime scene and she quickly changed her mind. Don't let it happen to your dog or cat.