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.
Do you know anyone who does this? It's now a Group A crime with FBI involvement, similar to other crimes you're already familiar with. And make no mistake — authorities are becoming savvier about whether it was this or an accident. Here are the signs of each.
Studies looking at this common cause of bacterial urinary tract infections found a botanical that may be just as effective as antimicrobials in preventing UTIs, but without their side effects. Here’s why antibiotics aren't always the best course of action for this common condition.
Your pet's body is under near-constant assault from pollutants that can overwhelm their organs of detoxification, including their immune system. Learn how your pet is being exposed to toxins, how to limit that exposure and steps you can take to help their body detoxify safely.
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.
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.
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.
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.