As a dog owner, of course you want what's best for your best friend at all times. Unfortunately, if your dog is carrying around excess weight, your pup's health and...

Chronic itchy skin, hot-spots, dandruff and a smelly, oily coat are the bane of a worrying number of dogs. It can become chronic problems that cause years of pain and discomfort...

“The gut is the largest immune organ in the body,” says Susan G. Wynn, DVM, a veterinary nutritionist in Atlanta, Georgia. When you consider that more than 70% of immune...

A healthy dog is a happy dog, but urinary tract infections and similar health problems can arise and become serious for many breeds. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC),...

The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found that 25.7% of cats were overweight and a further 33.8% of cats were obese in 2018. That means nearly three in five...

Bad breath is a common complaint among cat owners. Many attribute their cat's breath to their diet, blaming stinky food for their stinky breath. Yet, though diet can be a...

Does your cat's bad breath send people running? If your kitty’s mouth smells like a fish market or garbage truck whenever they’re near, chances are they have a problem with...

Do you want to keep your dog’s teeth healthy? Maybe you are concerned, because you have noticed your dog’s teeth getting a little yellow and you want to make sure...

No matter how much experience as a dog parent you have, welcoming a puppy into your family always feels like the first time. Undeniably, this is a moment full of...

Gas in dogs is a relatively common problem, which most owners will experience. Common Causes of Gas in Dogs and Puppies There are many possible causes of dog gas. The...

If your dog is gaining weight, and you’re not sure why, it’s natural to be worried and anxious. There are several reasons why dogs put on weight, which we’ll explore...

Puppyhood is an extremely important part of the life of your dog. This period is filled with new experiences, lessons, and emotions as your puppy learns how to behave in...

Bad dog breath - also known as canine halitosis - is a much more common condition than you would expect. At first, your dog’s bad breath can seem like a...

What is Colitis in Dogs? Colitis is a condition, which causes inflammation of the colon, also known as the large intestine or the large bowel. In dogs, colitis is a...

Having a dog that experiences car sickness is stressful for both the pup and the owner. No one enjoys seeing their pet in discomfort, and the thought of causing your...

What are Steroids or Corticosteroids? Corticosteroids are a class of medications related to cortisone, a naturally occurring hormone. Corticosteroids are a class of medications related to cortisone, a naturally occurring...

When was the last time you washed your dog’s food and water bowls? Yesterday? Last week? Last month? When you bought them? Even the most caring, diligent pet owners forget...

Many pet owners have to battle with the scales from time to time. While obese and overweight dogs are far too common, what if your dog has the opposite problem...

Elevated dog bowls can be a great idea for some dogs. Other dogs might not need them. Most dogs simply don't care. If you're wanting to get an elevated dog...

Taking care of a dog with a long-term illness or disease can be overwhelming—and pet owners often don't know how to deal with it. From getting organized to learning how...

Pets actually do notice time changes, especially when daylight savings hits in the fall. Most pets do notice when the time changes, especially in the fall, when everything is now...

When your dog has a tick on him and you don't have any fancy tools to remove it, don't worry: there are a few easy ways to remove a tick....

Did you know standing water is a breeding ground for a fungal infection that’s dangerous to canines? Water and dogs seem to go together. While most bodies of water are...

Unless it’s spring and Fido is shedding, it can be disconcerting to see that your dog is losing lots of hair. In dogs, alopecia usually indicates something’s wrong—whether that means...

Cushing's disease appears when the body overproduces certain hormones, especially cortisol. This leads to increased appetite and thirst, lethargy, and a pot-bellied appearance. Because some of the underlying causes of...

Few things in a dog owner's life are as foul-smelling and potentially nausea-inducing as a dog’s anal glands. These smelly sacs are the cause behind many a vet visit and...

My six-year-old English Shepherd, Bones, is a hardcore athlete. He plays hard, runs hard, and works hard. I don't make him do these things; it's just his nature. He's happiest...

I took my first pet first aid course when I was doing search and rescue work with my dogs. I wanted to make sure that if we were on a...

People love their dogs. We do our best to provide adequate care, proper nutrition, exercise, toys, and companionship to our furry friends. But despite their humans' best efforts, dogs sometimes...

Dogs that develop anxiety usually do so around the onset of social maturity. This happens somewhere around 12 to 36 months of age. Anxiety also seems to accompany normal declines...

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases on Earth. Fortunately, it’s very uncommon to find in cats. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Lyme disease in cats doesn’t...

Many pet lovers and their animals enjoy spring and summer. They enjoy more time outdoors with the longer days and warmer temperatures. But the pleasant weather also signals the return...

Trips to the veterinarian are often full of tough choices. When it comes to vaccines, there seems to be a growing list of them that your pup’s doctor might be...

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases. Unfortunately, many dogs who are infected never develop any symptoms. Because it can take several months for symptoms to show...

Headed out on a whitewater rafting trip? Perhaps a multi-day float and you don’t want to leave your best friend behind? Rafting and floating with dogs is an absolute delight...

Take a hands-on approach when it comes to your dog’s health in between regular vet appointments. We wish that our dogs could speak up and tell us what’s wrong when...

If your dog is getting older and starting to slow down, it might be time to take a look at his diet. A well-balanced diet (and sometimes some added supplements)...

Many dogs suffer from anxiety, whether from separation, fireworks, or other cues. Most dog owners try non-chemical solutions like positive reinforcements or anxiety vests, but some situations call for administering...

Yes, cats can get the flu, just like dogs. So what are the symptoms, and how do we help our feline friends feel better? How do cats catch the flu?...

One of the things people love about dogs is how much they have in common with humans. There are dogs who love to exercise and dogs that are couch potatoes—just...

When was the last time you had a good look at your pup’s paw pads? Did you notice they were looking a little hairy? If so, your dog might be...

Ear mites, technically known as Otodectes cynotis, are a common and mild parasitic infection that can occur in cats and dogs. In laymen's terms, they’re basically microscopic spiders that take...

Does your dog eat grass? Many dog owners report that their dogs participate in this puzzling behavior. Grass eating seems to fall into one of two scenarios: Scenario 1: Your...

Just like it does in people, stress can cause a lot of trouble for pets. If you don’t address it quickly and properly, it can lead to major issues down...

Humans aren’t the only ones at risk for sunburn and all the health issues that come with it. “If there is a situation where a person might get sunburned, it...

Dogs come in many shapes, sizes, and coats. My English Shepherds, Bones and Hero, have a medium length double coat that is quite water and dirt resistant, as well as...

Yes, your dog can come down with the flu; and it is surprisingly similar to ours. It’s bad enough on my caring wife when she has to take care of...

One look in a puppy's eyes, one sniff of puppy breath, one hug of that soft, fuzzy, wiggling body—and we're smitten. Unfortunately, though, if you have a new puppy in...

Non-anesthetic dental cleaning, also known as Non-Professional Dental Scaling (NPDS), has been gaining popularity amongst the natural pet care community recently. The method, as its name suggests, is a process...