Crucial Cat Tips & Strategies from Head to Tail

Dog Tips

Why Does Your Pet Run Her Face Along the Couch or Floor? Could Be This

Ranges from mild to severe, to true medical emergency. And this rubbing is just one of the symptoms. Sadly, it can deteriorate shockingly fast, sometimes even within 24 hours. Learn the telltale signals so you can address it quickly. And grab these dos and don'ts of treatment.

Dog Tips

When a Love of Animals Turns Into a Psychiatric Disorder

It officially became a psychiatric disorder in 2013, and likely happens much more than the estimated 2,000 cases each year. A sad, sad situation for the pets involved and the owner, here's how you can help if you suspect it's happening in your neighborhood.

Dog Tips

This Can Kill Your Pet in Minutes, yet It's Easily Avoidable

Make this blunder, and you could regret it for years. It's ridiculously easy to miscalculate the risk and can happen faster than you think. There's also a correlated serious but less deadly risk you're probably also minimizing.

Dog Tips

This Odd Pet Habit Might Point to a Serious Health Concern

If your dog or cat starts doing this, please see your vet right away. While many pet owners might initially think it's a cute antic, it's not. It's a red flag for a serious medical condition, ranging from a brain tumor to a stroke or other central nervous system disorder.

Cat Tips

If This Feline Risk Is in Your Home, Put It Under Lock and Key

Kitties seem to have a weird affinity for this, and it can cause severe neurologic and cardiac side effects. Its 'cousin' can cause sudden death, and another can lead to coma, liver damage, and more. Don't give them to your cat, and make sure your cat can't find them on her own.

Dog Tips

If Your Pet Suffers Itchy Skin Consistently, Suspect This First

This can make your poor pet absolutely miserable. Some even scratch themselves sore. You may blame it on this well-known trigger. But often it's the other elephant in the room. Yet you miss it, so you never nip it in the bud. Fortunately, this test can tell you which it is.

Dog Tips

Are Your Everyday Cleaners Putting Your Pet at Risk?

No one wants a messy and stinky home, but take caution — your cleaning routine could be creating a toxic environment for your furry family members. Watch out for these hazardous cleaning products and switch to safer, nontoxic ones instead.

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet's Digestive Distress a Sign of Something Worse?

When your pet's gut is in disarray, the symptoms may not be easily recognizable. If left without treatment, it can progress and become chronic. Here’s how to spot the signs.

Cat Tips

Extremely Lethal to Pets yet Found in Most Homes and Often in Harm's Way

Please don't drop or leave this type of pill laying out where your pet can get it. Some varieties are more risky than others, due to their propensity for being left out where pets can indulge. And be forewarned: some pets are remarkably clever at opening containers.

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