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Latest News: Illness & Disease

Frequent Upset Stomach in Dogs: It Could Be IBS

If your dog experiences frequent upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, or gas, you’ve probably wondered if there is a canine version of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). You would be correct!...

Posted: March 15, 2025

Cat Has a Runny Nose?

Does your cat have a case of what you can only describe as the sniffles? Like humans, cats may experience an occasional runny nose. Before you reach for the tiny tissues, it’s important to...

Posted: February 15, 2025

Hanging Tongue Syndrome in Dogs

Ever wonder why your dog’s tongue is lolling out of their mouth, even when they aren’t eating, grooming, panting, or giving kisses? While it’s often benign, this condition,...

Posted: January 31, 2025

7 Tips for Managing Car Sickness in Dogs

As the holiday season approaches, many pet parents plan to hit the road with their canine companions in tow. While some dogs live for car rides, others experience a combination of anxiety and...

Posted: November 15, 2024

What to Do About Yeast Infections in Paws

Corn chips might be a classic game-day snack, but a strong whiff of that uncanny smell from your dog’s feet means trouble. Pseudomonas and Proteus bacteria, both of which naturally occur on...

Posted: October 31, 2024

What to Do If Your Dog Swallows a Corn Cob

Cooler weather is a great excuse to cook outdoors. Whether you’re planning to throw some veggies on the grill or roast wieners over a campfire, pet parents can expect some longing looks from...

Posted: September 30, 2024

Do I Need to Express My Dog’s Anal Glands

If you know, you know (and if you don’t, you’re probably horrified). For some dog parents, the dreaded butt scoot is an unmissable sign that their dog's anal glands have become...

Posted: August 15, 2024

Is it Safe for Dogs to Eat Cat Food?

You may consider yourself more of a “cat person” or a “dog person” but it turns out that many of us are both. 17% of American households have both dogs and cats, proving that...

Posted: June 30, 2024