Kittens normally have a full set of baby teeth by the time they turn six weeks old. If they don’t have them by nine weeks, you...
As a caring pet owner, you might have some concerns if your parakeet starts to sneeze. In some cases, it could simply be the result of...
Do you need to board your dog for the holidays? If so, you’ll want to ensure the facility you choose offers quality care. Here are the...
As the world grapples with the spread of COVID-19, a zoonotic virus, it’s worth taking a look at how interactions between humans and animals can affect...
Just like humans, animals, as they age, are more prone to suffer from such conditions as arthritis, deafness, heart problems, tumors, cataracts and diseases of...
Like people, dogs may throw up from time to time. Usually, this isn’t cause for concern, but it can sometimes be a sign of a...
The first goal of neutering and spaying is to prevent your pet from reproducing. However, it’s also beneficial for medical reasons. Females spayed before their...
When choosing the right food for your cat or dog, base your decision on the animal’s age, weight, breed and lifestyle. A kitten and an...
Skin issues are common in cats. If your own feline is scratching, compulsively grooming or continuously shaking his or her head from side to side,...
Prevention is the best way to protect your pet from external parasites such as ticks and fleas. Various treatments are available to prevent parasite infestations;...
Most pet owners are aware of the dangers of poor dental health in their pets; chronic bad breath is probably the most striking one. But...
Poor dental hygiene in dogs can lead to diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis—not to mention bad breath—just as it does in humans. To protect...
There are two effective ways to protect your furniture, curtains and children from your cat’s claws without having to declaw it. After all, declawing is...
There are several ways to stimulate your cat and encourage it to be more physically active. Playing with your pet is just one way to...
Did you know that dogs can get the flu, too? In fact, the symptoms of dog flu and human flu are nearly identical, with coughing,...
Did you know that dogs and cats can get diabetes too? Here’s what pet owners should know about this disease. Types Just like people, dogs...
The popularity of plant-based eating has left some pet owners wondering if they can feed their dog or cat a vegan diet. After all, humans...
It’s easy to find a vet for a cat or dog, but what if you have another type of pet entirely? Animals like reptiles, fish,...
Up to 10 million pets go missing in North America every year. While you can hope that your cat or dog won’t be one of them,...
Did you know that cancer is one of the leading causes of death in cats? Or that cats who are exposed to the feline leukemia virus...
It’s true! Our feline friends can contract what is known as a “cat’s cold.” Feline coryza, also referred to as feline viral rhinotracheitis, is a highly...
Your faithful companion is 10 years old. He’s in good shape, but you’ve begun to notice something: a white, gray or bluish cloud in his eyes....
