Most people have heard of heartworms, but fewer know that dogs are at serious risk of contracting heartworm disease in any area where mosquitos are present. Insidious parasites that nest in dogs’ hearts, lungs and surrounding blood vessels, heartworm...
If you’re frustrated with a cat that has taken to thinking outside the box when it comes to kitty litter, you’re not alo...
Many cat owners have experienced the frustration of coming home to a seemingly endless barrage of meowing. Certain breed...
Declawing cats is a hot-button issue among veterinarians and pet owners alike. Onychectomy, as the procedure is formally known, is regarded as a serious surgery and involves not just amputating a cat’s claws, but also the small bone that comes before...
Everyone’s heard the phrase “dog breath,” but most owners don’t realize that bad breath can be a sign of more serious pe...
Your kitchen pantry may contain several natural herbs and spices that can improve your dog's health. Rather than spendin...
Obedience training can prove frustrating and overwhelming. When your puppy refuses to relieve himself outside or Lassie keeps snatching food off the table, it can be easy to give up and view the whole ordeal as hopeless. Rather than blowing a gasket ...
Cats may be the most popular kind of pet in the world, beloved for their companionship and antics. Unfortunately, a comm...
Many dog owners are unable to resist those pleading eyes at dinnertime and give in by feeding their pooch scraps of huma...
Taking your dog for a walk can be a productive, enjoyable activity until you meet another dog on the walking path. Even if the other dog is accompanied by a handler, you often won't know a nice dog from a mean one until it's too late. Your own dog ca...