Is Your Pet at Risk for This Rare Chest Condition?
This condition causes fluid to build up in your pet’s chest, usually caused by an unknown origin. While life-threatening, the prognosis is good once treatment is administered.
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 Curly-Haired Cat Breed People Are Going Nuts Over
He'll cuddle on your lap, make you laugh at his crazy antics and is intelligent enough to open drawers (puzzle toys are a good stand-in). Plus, he'll get along well with people, kids and other pets. Which is fortunate, because everyone wants to touch his unusual coat.
Causes Tumors, Major Organ Damage and Premature Death — Is Your Pet at Risk?
According to a survey of 1,500 US dog owners, 65% of those surveyed prefer excluding these ingredients from their pet's food.
Three Skin Conditions That Can Cause Your Pet Extreme Pain
These aren't your run-of-the-mill skin disorders like atopic dermatitis or hot spots. One may start out as red, itchy skin on your pet's face or ears, and spread to the rest of your pet's body, leading to painful, open blisters.
Is Your Pet Quietly Battling This Serious Health Issue?
Sadly, only around 70% of dogs and cats who develop this infection survive, even with proper long-term treatment, so early detection is necessary. Here's what you should do to protect your pet.
This Unsavory Pet Food Additive Could Destroy a Myth Cherished by Most Pet Parents
While their PR machines praise it to the high heavens, you're better off sidestepping this potential health bomb for your precious animal companions. Besides being so unsavory as to make your stomach roll, it's far from the best option even for seriously non-picky animals.
The Horrid Signs of an Internal Fungal Infection
Most people assume fungal infections with pets are limited to the skin, but certain types of fungi can enter the bloodstream and lungs and spread throughout the body, affecting bones and joints, eyes, liver, kidneys, heart and the central nervous system.
Empowering Pets to Heal Themselves Through Self-Medication
Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-medicate in the wild, and now you can learn to bring this natural healing power to your own pet.
What May Be Behind Your Pet's Unsightly Tear Stains
Many pet parents fret over tear staining because of its appearance, yet there could be a more concerning reason behind those rust-colored stains. Before you decide they're 'normal,' rule out these medical conditions that may cause excess tearing.
