Symptoms can range from sneezing or coughing all the way to neurological distress or death. And no matter where you live, it's possible this invisible threat could wreak havoc on your pet - or you. Find out which spots are most well-known for it.
Floppy ears, cute white patches, curly tails, shorter muzzles and gentle behavior - you almost never see these traits in the wild. Why are domesticated animals different? Does that mean our pets have smaller brains, too?
From Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat to Mistoffelees, the tuxedo cat in the musical Cats, it seems like the most famous cats, both in cartoons and in real life, are black-and-white. Why? Is it the mystery behind their unique coloring or could it be they have a personality that truly stands out?
Unlike other vocalizations, purring doesn't require cyclical neural input in the cat's larynx. Instead, a special pad in their vocal folds may be responsible for the soothing, low-frequency sound, which resembles humans' vocal fry.
Kitties 7 and over need to eat differently than younger cats, but it's not what many veterinarians traditionally recommend. And your older cat may need help with detoxification, brain health, and calming at night. How to convert your cat's age into human years (it's different than with dogs).
Data on over 24,000 subjects indicate that dogs offered this way of eating were less likely to develop dental, GI, orthopedic, kidney/urinary and liver/pancreatic disorders. It can also help keep your canine companion lean and improve the longevity of almost any dog.