Springtime Toxins — Pet Owners, Be Alert!
As flowers bloom, so do risks for pets. Learn which plants turn spring from a season of beauty into a hidden danger zone for your furry friends, and how to keep them safe from nature's toxic temptations.
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Big Shaggy Dog Likes Sleeping on the Kitchen Counter
It doesn't matter that the house has comfy dog beds. Cocoa prefers the kitchen counter.
What 56% of Owners Do With Their Pets: Avoiding Tragic Mistakes
This is obviously something that owners relish, and many pets do, too. How to enjoy yourself doing it without making it stressful for your pet, and the homework you must do in advance to help avoid injury, escape, or even death. What I consider the last resort option.
Think Only Dogs Fetch? Cats Beg to Differ
Groundbreaking study uncovers that fetching isn't just for dogs. Explore how cats are stepping into the game, initiating play on their terms, and why this discovery could change how we interact with our whiskered companions.
Kitties Get Treated With Their Own Blanket Fort Party!
Her blanket weighs more than she does, but this kitty insists on dragging it everywhere!
Never Let Your Pet Nibble on This — Could Lead to Paralysis and Even Death
If your pet decides this is a tasty dinner, it could mean death, or at least a critical medical emergency. It can easily cause paralyzed limbs and respiratory muscles. Be alert to this animal hazard, whether in your yard or farther afield.
This Strange Feline Action Means She’s Craving Affection
Most people would interpret this as an insult. Yet it's your cat's quirky way of asking for affection. You could even call it a handshake in reverse. Plus, what pawing (typical of newborn kitties) means when adult cats still do it. Find out what your cat really means by his actions.
Hairballs: A Messy Nuisance or Red Flag Alert?
If you're owned by an indoor kitty, chances are you've cleaned up more than a few hairballs. What causes these annoying 'deposits' and should you be concerned if they happen regularly? Know the underlying conditions that can contribute to hairballs and how to help healthy cats avoid them.
Help Prevent the Most Common Feline Heart Condition
Cats develop heart disease, just like dogs and humans, but it often goes undetected until the condition is already severe. Diagnosing it can be tricky and there is no cure for the most common heart condition seen in kitties. Help prevent it with this winning combo of the right food and supplements.
