White Rice: Can This Grain Benefit Your Pet?
Fluffy, starchy and compliments many dishes, this grain is a staple in many cuisines. Does it deserve a spot in your pet’s meals, too? Read this article to find out.
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What's the Best Treatment for Feline Diabetes?
An estimated 600,000 cats in the US are diagnosed with diabetes, and about 125,000 go untreated because of the complexity of options. The first oral medication to treat feline diabetes has just been approved but know what's behind its blackbox warning before requesting a prescription.
Licking Speeds Healing, Should Your Dog Lick Her Wounds?
Wild dogs lick their wounds and so do other critters. Saliva has antibacterial, tissue and nerve growth-promoting properties that speed healing. It's a natural instinct, too, for a dog to lick a wound to keep it clean and to self-soothe. Is it okay to allow your dog to do it?
Great News: The Healthy Pets Website Is Now Bark & Whiskers!
I'm thrilled to announce that Healthy Pets is expanding beyond the Mercola umbrella, and will now be available as its own brand called bark & whiskers. Find out what's in store for you with this exciting change.
Helpful Ways to Take the Edge Off Veterinary Visits
Nearly 80% of dogs experience fear, anxiety and stress at the vet. For cats it can be even worse since a carrier is involved, and many only go in their cat carrier when it's time for a vet visit. Here are some tricks and tools to help your stressed, frightened pet.
Healing the Whole Pet With Natural and Alternative Therapies
For many years, Dr. Andrea Carlson worked under a mentor who insisted that natural medicine wasn't real. Once she realized she was treating the same things over and over again, she set out to prove 'hopeless' cases aren't always hopeless when you're willing to take a more holistic approach.
The ABCs of Bringing Home a New Puppy
You're about to or have welcomed a new puppy into your household - congratulations! Are you prepared for what it takes to raise a puppy into a well-adjusted dog? A big part of being successful is honing your ability to read your pup's behavioral cues so you can respond appropriately.
Russet Potato: Should You Offer This Starchy Veggie to Pets?
Often mashed or baked in human dishes, these versatile tubers are a mainstay in many cuisines around the world. But should you add them to your pet's meals? Find out here.
The Key to Giving Older Pets a Second Chance at Life
Many older pets with chronic health issues are relinquished, making these animals more likely to spend their remaining days confined in a shelter. This nonprofit animal welfare charity has discovered a way to get these unfortunate pets back out into new loving homes, creating a win-win for all.
