News For Pet Lovers

Everyone has behavioral quirks, and sometimes it appears that our cats have them, too. Do you find it unusual that you buy expensive cat toys and your cat would rather play with a simple hair tie? Cats...

Can Kittens Drink Milk?

Sarah Wooten, DVM

People may think that you can give kittens a saucer of milk, but is cow milk actually healthy for kittens? What about soy milk, goat milk or almond milk? Are those healthy choices to feed kittens if they...

How Often Should You Trim a Cat’s Nails?

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

A cat uses its nails for many different activities, including scratching, climbing and marking territory. Interestingly, cat nails are retractable, staying hidden until a cat needs to use them. Cat nails...

Cats Knocking Things Off Tables and Other Cat Behaviors Explained

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

The life of a cat appears to be idle and indulgent. Looking over at my cats as they lounge in their cat tree or in a cozy spot on my bed, sometimes I wish I could live their lives. I will admit that my...

What You Need to Know About FHO Surgery in Dogs and Cats

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Dogs and cats can develop hip problems due to genetics, injury or simply old age. For example, canine hip dysplasia is a genetic disease that causes abnormal hip joint development. Legg-Perthes disease,...

Dog Socialization: What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Socialize With Other Dogs

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Dogs are social animals, which is why they make good pets. Most people expect their dogs to be friendly toward people and other dogs, but what if the puppy you raised or the adult dog that you recently...