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dog anal gland problems
Dog Tips

Why Does Your Dog Scoot?

If your dog has started dragging or scooting his bottom across your floor or outside on the grass, one of these three things may be going on that's causing him discomfort. Or worst-case-scenario, it can be an anal gland tumor.
5 min read
cat indoor environmental enrichment
Cat Tips

5 Things These Independent Companion Pets Need to Thrive

Owners often make the mistake that because these pets are so self-sufficient, they don't need much time or attention. That's unfortunate because, in essence, you're keeping a captive wild animal when you own one of these popular loving pets, and they have unique needs for their health and happiness.
5 min read
osteosarcoma dogs
Dog Tips

Don't Ignore the Early Signs of This Aggressive Tumor

A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.
4 min read
Ann Beyke
Interviews

Seeking Counseling to Heal From the Passing of Your Pet

There's a great misconception that grieving over the passing of a pet is unjustified because a pet isn't human. Sadly, this can lead people to judge themselves harshly - and prevent them from reaching out for support - when they feel an intense, overwhelming sense of grief over their pet's passing.
5 min read
cat toys to simulate hunting prey
Cat Tips

Six Top Toys to Fulfill Your Pet's Desire to Hunt

Certain pets are natural-born hunters with a strong drive to go after prey. While many spend their hours indoors, you can still help them fulfill their deepest desires. Here are six terrific toys that will entertain your pet for hours.
4 min read
toxoplasmosis
Cat Tips

Cats Are Primary Hosts for This, but These 3 Are More Likely

Cats get an unfair bad rap for this parasite. But in the US, these 3 exposures are far more likely to be the culprit, and cat ownership isn't even a common route of infection. Here's what you need to know, and the common sense precautions that'll help you avoid it.
4 min read
cat asthma
Cat Tips

This Life-or-Death Disease May Not Even Be on Your Radar

It can be mild and hardly interfere with quality of life - easy to ignore. Or life-threatening with oxygen deprivation, a true emergency. What you should know even about the mild cases - plus 12 great ways to sidestep the worst problems in the first place.
6 min read