Your Vet Heard a Heart Murmur — Now What?
When your fur baby's heartbeat sounds more like a 'whoosh' than a 'lub-dub,' a heart murmur may be to blame. Here is what this really means for your dog or cat.
Dog Tips
These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
This Time-Honored Way to Calm Kids Soothes Scared Dogs Too
You probably grew up with this, and perhaps did it for your children too. Helps children downshift from an active to a passive state of being. Now they've found it also works for shelter pets that cower in the back corner of their kennels. And it's great for the volunteers too.
If Your Pet Keeps Itching, This May Be the Real Problem
Is your pet constantly scratching and developing skin infections? They could be experiencing allergies. Prevent and treat them with these tips.
This Is How Visionaries Cuddle Their Puppies When They're Very Young
A visionary sees the end from the beginning. You'll fit the definition of one if you do this when your pup is very young. It'll be like giving him his own private chill pill — comfort throughout his life even when he encounters various situations that often lead to tension and stress.
How Many Teeth Should Your Pup Have — and When Do They Appear?
Discover how many teeth your dog should have, and why understanding their dental milestones is key to protecting their lifelong health and comfort.
The No. 1 Mistake Pet Parents Make with Constant Licking
Does your pet keep licking a certain spot on his body? While you may be tempted to ignore it and hope it disappears on its own, that can be a risky approach. Chronic licking can inflame and thicken the skin and lead to more licking and even a secondary bacterial infection.
Finally, Conventional Vets Agree These Are a Boon for Pets, Too
They may already be part of your daily routine, but haven't thought of giving them to your pet, too. Now even mainstream veterinarians are giving them the nod, even though holistic vets have been using them for decades. Try them to help keep your pet's digestive and immune system running smoothly.
The Problem with Seizure Medications and an Alternative Therapy to Consider
Many cats and dogs with seizure disorders don't do well on traditional drugs for epilepsy, and virtually all of the drugs come with adverse side effects and long-term consequences. For this group of pets, these natural therapies may be enough to bring much needed relief.
7 Reasons to Sleep with Your Dog Tonight
If your dog already shares your bed, it may not come as a surprise to learn that dogs can improve sleep quality and benefit health in many ways. But you may not expect the stunning results of a survey of 962 women who compared sleeping with a dog to sleeping with a human bed partner.
