Holiday Trees And Your Pets
Live Christmas trees are considered to be mildly toxic to pets. Fir tree oil can irritate to the mouth and stomach, causing excessive...
Tips For Keeping Your Pet Warm This Winter
For some of us, cold weather is regarded as a mere nuisance; for others, it’s a fun time filled with winter joys; and still others will...
Why Does My Dog… Walk Between My Legs?
You may have met a dog with this endearing tendency: He tries to walk between your legs — even if you’re not ready or he can’t quite fit....
Why Does My Pet... Get So Lumpy as He Ages?
It’s not pretty, but it’s a fact of life: We all get older. For some of our pets, that means often unsightly, suspicious and definitely...
Keeping Your Pet Healthy This Fall
When it comes to keeping your pet healthy and helping him enjoy fall to the fullest, there are some things to keep in mind. Watch out for...
Noise Phobia: Tips to Comfort a Dog Who Fears Thunder, Fireworks and Other Sounds
Does the rumble and crash of a thunderstorm send your dog scuttling under the bed? If so, you (and your dog) are not alone. Storms and...
Mythbusters: 4 Things You Only Thought You Knew About Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks have been around for centuries, serving as a source of discomfort and disease. While experts have learned a lot about...
Facts to Know About Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect dogs and cats. It's caused by parasitic worms...
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Symptoms Lyme disease in dogs most commonly manifests by a sudden onset of lameness and inflammation of the joints. Some dogs will...
Can Dogs Have Spring Allergies?
For some of us, spring represents a time of rebirth: winter thaws, budding blossoms, cute ducklings and chicks. But for those of us with...