Cat Tips

Research shows that owners of dogs with diabetes are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than owners of dogs without diabetes. Why is that? Many dogs and their owners share certain behavioral, health and other lifestyle factors, but could the 'sharing' of gut health play a role, too?

Raw food contains all its original nutrients, but when high heat is applied for the extrusion of kibble, the molecular structure of proteins change, as well as the nutritional content of the food. Researchers decided to find out if adding fresh chicken meat to the mix would help.

It's never too early to start planning your defense strategy for the 2023 pest season. Know the foods to feed now to make your pet less inviting to pests later. And because what you find on your pet makes up only about 5% of the fleas in your living environment, stock up on these in advance.

Many different methods are used to kill pathogens in raw pet food, but they can affect the color, taste, texture and odor of ingredients. Instead, some innovative raw pet food companies are using this effective, natural, nonchemical solution to make raw food harmless for the most vulnerable pets.

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.