Babies Love Hugs; Sometimes Dogs Do Not!
Hugging their dogs to see his 2-year-old daughter's reaction wasn't what he expected.
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Here's an Odd Sign of Heart Disease You Don't Want to Ignore
If you're not familiar, you may be stunned by its sudden onset and major intensity. All of its strange symptoms point to just one thing. So if you see any of them, get your pet to medical care with all due haste, because this one is a true medical emergency.
Are Hookworms Hiding in Your Favorite Dog Park?
Hookworms are finding a new home - dog parks - and dogs that frequent them may be 70% more likely to become infected. Worse, about half of the infections in the US are now resistant to the standard three classes of medications, putting younger pets and older dogs at a higher risk for death.
Beautiful Cats Love Their Forest Adventures
Climbing on moss-covered rocks and exploring nature is only natural for Simba and Mia.
Half of All Pet Poisonings Happen Because of These Mistakes
Many people are shocked when they discover this because this common cause of sometimes fatal pet poisonings seems so benign. For many pet owners, they're an essential, but please avoid these 4 mistakes that could sicken or even kill your pet.
Cranberries: A Healthy Thanksgiving Treat for Your Pet
These little red berries are now in season, and this holiday is the perfect time to let your pet experience the nutrition in them. Here's how to add them to your pet's meals.
Do You Buy Pet Food From Any of These 6 Con Artists?
They're now embroiled in a class action lawsuit alleging that the companies are engaged in a con game, with your money and pets at risk. And that needing a prescription for what amounts to junk food is insane. If your vet disagrees, it's time to find a new one.
How Living With Another Pet Affects a Dog's Health
With humans, strong social ties are associated with an increase in well-being and longevity. How about dogs? What effect does an in-home canine or feline companion have on your dog's health and resistance to disease? Here's what data from the 21,410-dog Dog Aging Project reveals.
He Got a Real Kitty, but Still Loves the Stuffed One
Clearly, Theo loved his stuffed kitten, but now he's obsessed with his real kitty, Zelda.
