Dogs need walks—for fitness, for mental well-being, and for bonding time with their people. In the summer, though, even the most fastidious of dog lovers can make one common and painful...
Just like humans, cats are living longer than they used to. Improved nutrition, more “indoor cats”, and more frequent veterinary care compared to years past all add up to an older,...
What is that brown, waxy, smelly crud in your cat’s or dog’s ears? The ears seem so itchy, too! It might be the tell-tale signs of ear mites. Unlike dogs, cats tend to have relatively few...
In recent weeks, humans are not the only ones who have been affected by stay-at-home orders. As most of us have been home so much more than usual due to efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, pets...
Ever wonder why cats have such striking eyes? They really are beautiful. Vibrant iris colors that shine like gems contrasted by stark, vertical pupils that make feline eyes seem much more intense...
Is your cat an “outdoor cat”? Even just sometimes? How often do you think your kitty crosses roads? How far does he or she go? For every dead bird or baby bunny it brings back to your...
Put your shoes on, grab a leash or a dog toy, and get outside! April is National Canine Fitness Month, and when dogs are involved, fitness is so much more fun. It’s a win-win for us and our...
If you’re a large dog owner, you’ve probably heard of bloat or GDV (gastric dilatation volvulus). It’s a life-threatening emergency in which every minute counts. This makes it...