Summer’s Hidden Threats for Pets
Discover the vital steps you need to take to protect your pets from the risks of heatstroke, dehydration and hot pavement as temperatures rise.
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.
Caution: Chewing on This Popular Product Could Be Deadly
Found in many homes, this product is designed to dissolve in water. If you accidentally drop one and your pet finds it and starts gnawing on it, you're headed towards trouble. Your pet's saliva can weaken the plastic and cause the poisonous contents to leak.
New Study Highlights Medication Risks for Cats
Researchers find that a common ingredient in parasite preventives can lead to severe neurological issues in cats with the MDR1 mutation.
12 Signs of Feline Leukemia Virus That You Must Catch Early
In the early stages, there are often no signs of illness. However, as the disease progresses, your pet's health may gradually deteriorate or fall victim to recurring illnesses. If you can catch it before it progresses to the second stage, you may be able to help your pet live a normal life.
This Food Additive Pushed My Rottie Into Liver Failure — Don’t Let It Happen to You
When I was a vet student, my Rottweiler Gemini suffered liver failure after consuming food with this ingredient. I was furious. Unfortunately, it's still used in pet foods on the market today. It may not be on the label, so here's how to find out if it's there or not. Be very careful.
Don’t Ignore This Feline Illness Indicator
This is one of the first hints your cat is not well, whether sudden or gradual. But, it can lead to a slippery slope you don't want your kitty to get caught in. So if she stops doing this, a bit of creativity may motivate her. Otherwise, a vet visit is definitely in order.
Could This Berry Outsmart Aging?
Discover the simple snack that might just be the secret to enhanced longevity and vitality for your furry friends, backed by surprising research findings!
The Perfect Time of Year to Take on a New Feline Companion
On the heels of kitten season, there's no better time to welcome a new kitty into your household than now. With shelters across the US full to overflowing with cats, young and old, in desperate need of forever homes, consider these five tips for a smooth transition.
The Germ Incubator That Many Pet Parents Overlook
While pet owners may be fastidious in other areas of pet care, many don't always consider this, not realizing how perfect a hotbed it can be for bacteria and microbial growth.
