If your dog is limping, avoiding stairs, or walking with an odd gait, hip dysplasia may be to blame. Fortunately, there are medical interventions that can help pups with this scary-sounding...
Adding a pet to your family requires thought and preparation. While brand new pet parents face the challenge of pet-proofing their homes, those who are adding to their pack are usually most concerned...
Pet parents love to feel like part of the pack. It’s great to be reminded that our dogs love us back, even when they say it with lots of sloppy kisses. Some people enthusiastically accept...
Do cats rely on their human parents to keep them clean? The short answer is no. Generally, our kitties are quite good at bathing themselves. It’s not unusual for cats to spend between 30 and 50...
Discovering a bump on your dog’s skin can be quite alarming, and there are many possible explanations for lumps and growths. If you notice clusters of warts appearing on your dog’s lips,...
It’s easy to forget that our kitties are descended from wild animals. Domestic cats’ earliest ancestor, Felis silvestris lybica prowled the Fertile Crescent, frequently taking to dens to...
Though it often feels like we speak the same language, our dogs communicate primarily with their bodies. Pups can shake for many reasons, both physical and emotional. If you notice that your dog is...
From high-pitched chirps to yowls to vocalizations that sound almost human, our cats have a lot to say. Though some are naturally more talkative than others, meows provide important clues to our...