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Dangerous Diseases that Come from Ticks

Is your pet constantly plagued by ticks? These pesky little bugs often nestle into a dog’s thick fur and can bite and breed near the dog’s skin. The ticks themselves are irritating, and ...

Small Dog Breeds are at Risk to PSS

Yorkies are the lovable little dogs that are featured on British souvenirs and are owned and loved by thousands in the United States. These little pups can nuzzle their way into your heart with their ...

USDA says Pigeons and Doves are Exempt from Bird Flu Laws

The USDA recently implemented a rule that prohibits the importation of birds and poultry from countries where bird flu exists. Bird flu, also called highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has the ...

Famous Feline Passes Away Due to Obesity

A cat that garnered national headlines about pet obesity passed away days ago. Meow, who weighed an astonishing 39 pounds, died from lung failure. The cat's story was featured in news sources ...

Causes Of Your Dog's Persistent Itching

Have you noticed that your dog is itching a lot lately? If so, you may be concerned if his or her scratching is persistent. While itchy skin is a problem for many dogs, constant itching could be a ...

Veterinary Visits Down in the United States

Owning a pet can be rewarding but also expensive. Recent studies show that while pet ownership is on the rise, visits to the veterinarian have declined. Before the recession of 2008, veterinarians saw ...

Combating Cat Obesity

One concern that many cat owners have is obesity. Usually, obesity in cats stems from lack of activity, age, and of course – diet. All too often, cat owners leave out the food bowl and let their ...

Checking to See if Your Dog is Within Weight Guidelines

Obesity has become a concern not just for humans but our canine friends as well. Just as being overweight can put a person in danger physically, so too can it shorten the life of a dog. It is ...

Flea Facts Pet Owners Should Know

If you have a dog or a cat, here are some flea facts that you'll want to know: Fleas are parasites that are external and they are found attached to the skin of dogs and cats. When a flea reaches ...

Two Common Cat Feeding Errors

If you are a cat owner, you may want to know about two common errors people commonly make while feeding their friendly felines. Usually, these mistakes are made unknowingly, but can lead to health ...

Avoid Feeding Your Dog Human Food during Thanksgiving

Does your dog look lovingly at you when you are sitting down to dinner? Does it know how to cock his head just right in order to get an extra scrap of food? If so, then your canine friend will ...

Halloween Safety Tips for Your Furry Monsters

If you have pets, you'll want to be extra careful during the holidays, especially Halloween. This is a time when you have decorations inside and outside and also have trick-or-treaters coming to your ...

Preventing Heat Stroke Among Dogs and Cats

It's summer time and that means that temperatures in most cities are at an all-time high. With the weather being so hot, most people try to do everything possible to stay cool and hydrated because ...

Fighting Winter Weight Gain

During the Spring, Fall and Summer months, pets usually get a lot more exercise because the weather is warmer outside. However, when the Winter season kicks in, pets cannot spend as much time outside ...

Overfeeding Dogs Can Lead to Health Complications

Many people are unaware of the fact that overfeeding their dogs can lead to serious health problems. Some of these health problems include diabetes, obesity, arthritis as well as heart disease. Due to ...

Why is Your Dog Itching?

When dog owners noticed that their pets keep itching or have experienced sudden hair loss, they may wonder what is going on. Usually, when a dog is constantly itching, one of two things is happening. ...

What is an Aural Hematoma?

Many dog and cat owners are quite alarmed when they see that their pets' ears are swollen and balloon-like and may go into panic mode. The swelling is called an aural hematoma and occurs when a blood ...

Dogs & Oral Cancer

Did you know that 6% of all types of cancers in dogs happen to be located in the mouth cavity? In fact, this is the fourth most common type of cancer for canines. Dogs that have oral cancer will have ...

Keeping Your Pets Cool during Blazing Summer Months

During the summer months, when temperatures sky rocket, it is important that pet owners keep their animals cool. If pets like dogs and cats overheat, they can become dehydrated and even get sick. As ...

Identifying Dog Obesity

Just as obesity is a problem for humans, it is also a problem for dogs. When dogs are overweight, they can experience symptoms like: difficult breathing, heat intolerance, joint problems and diabetes. ...

Does Your Dog Have an Ear Infection?

If you own a dog, especially a dog that has "floppy" ears, one of the things you will have to worry about is ear infections. Believe it or not, many large breed dogs or dogs that do not have cropped ...

Ingestible Hazards That Can Harm Your Kitten

Before you bring a new kitten into your home, it's important to make sure the following common household items are put away and kept out of the kitten's reach, as they can be extremely hazardous if ...

Preparing Your Dog for Summer

With the summer season in almost full effect, it's important to ensure your dog is prepared for the months ahead. Many dog owners enjoy getting their dog out of the house to play Frisbee, go on walks, ...