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.
cat excessive hunger
Cat Tips

This Dietary Condition Can Starve Your Pets

If your cat especially suddenly develops a ravenous appetite, watch out, it could be any of these 12 conditions. And if you make the mistake that many owners do and just feed your pet more food, if it's this condition, she can literally starve to death. Please be aware of the signs.
— 4 min read
pets seasonal allergies
Dog Tips

If Your Dog Is Itchy or Your Cat Is Wheezy, Read This

Your pet may be miserable right now with seasonal allergies ... but how can you know for sure? Learn how to recognize an allergic pet, how to help your own dog or cat ... and what you must do to prevent your pet's seasonal sensitivities from becoming a year-round problem.
— 6 min read
meloxicam
Cat Tips

Meloxicam: OK for Long-Term Use Despite ‘Black Box’ Warning?

Meloxicam was deemed dangerous enough by the FDA to give it a 'black box' warning, but now two positive studies have emerged, prompting many veterinarians to take a second look ... Be prepared with the facts, just in case your vet suggests this treatment for your pet's arthritic pain ...
— 6 min read
liver blood tests
Dog Tips

Decoding Your Pet's Blood Test Results

Your pet's liver plays a critical role in her health, longevity and quality of life. A routine part of regular wellness exams, liver enzyme test values can change from one blood test to the next. How concerned should you be when your pet’s ALP, ALT, AST, bilirubin and albumin values rise or fall?
— 6 min read
cats combine foods
Cat Tips

The No. 1 Thing You Need to Know About Feeding Your Cat

Have house cats retained the wisdom of their wild cousins when it comes to fulfilling their daily nutritional requirements? Apparently yes, according to this study. If you are owned by a cat, this may be the most important information you'll ever see about feeding your pet.
— 6 min read
harmful topical products
Dog Tips

The 'Cute' Little Habit That Can Sicken Your Pet — Or Worse

Many pet owners think this habit is endearing and harmless, but don't realize it can damage their pet's GI tract and cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and even potentially heart or kidney failure. Even though your pet may love doing it, please don't let him.
— 4 min read
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