Is Your Dog's Dry Food Putting Your Family at Risk?
Every scoop of kibble you feed your pet could be contaminated with this type of pathogenic bacteria. Find out how to keep yourself and your family safe.
Cat Tips
Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
The Feeding 'Mistake' That's Considered Unethical
This can trigger an avalanche of four big risks from one simple feeding indiscretion — leading to irreversible pain and suffering. And if you gave your pet this choice, here's what she'll tell you — loud and clear. Don't let this mistake steal precious years of time with your pet.
Does Your Pet Drink Tap Water? Please Heed This New Warning
Combined with the high amounts found in 8 out of 10 pet food brands, a 10-pound puppy would be exposed to 3.5 times the EPA's standard for this mineral. Larger pets would get even more. And more is not good as excessive exposure may be linked to bone cancer and 16 other serious conditions.
Are You Ready for These Seven Key End-of-Life Choices?
How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This seven-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.
Don't Ignore This Warning Sign That Something Is Wrong with Your Pet
It hasn't taken off in the veterinary community like in human medicine, but that doesn't mean it's not just as useful a measure as temperature, pulse and respiration. Some say it should become the fourth vital sign. At a minimum, it can reveal a lot about your pet's health to you.
The Effective Pain Treatment Your Vet May Not Want to Talk About
Studies show it's useful for managing pain and mobility problems due to arthritis, and pet owners are even reporting success with anxiety, behavior issues and seizure disorders. But don't expect your vet to suggest it or even discuss it with you. Here's what you need to know about its safe usage.
Wonderful for Your Pet, but Shunned by Traditional Vets
Still shunned by traditional medicine. Yet statistically, 25% of dogs respond splendidly to it, another 50% enjoy dramatic success. It even saves animals from a lifetime of paralysis and probable euthanasia - restoring their ability to walk, and so much more.
Your Pet's Nose Is a Barometer of Health (Don't Fall for This Myth)
Watching for these changes with your pet's nose can be an important indicator of health. Several medical conditions can actually affect the appearance of your dog's or cat's nose. Know what a healthy nose looks like, and the signs of a problem.
The Blueprint for a Healthier Pet
An eye-opening look into the silent epidemic striking at the heart of pet health, driven by common yet overlooked lifestyle choices.
