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Cats in Carriers: What's Going Through Your Cat's Head?

Traveling with your cat at some point is inevitable. Whether it is a trip to the vet, a move, or even a vacation, all of these will require safely transporting your cat in some sort of cat carrier. It...

Pet Visits in Hospitals: What Are the Risks?

Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

Recently I read a story about a young woman who snuck a dog into the hospital to visit her sick grandmother. My first thought was, "that is so sweet!" But my second thought was, “I hope this doesn’t become...

How to Tell If Dogs Are Feline Friendly

PetMD Editorial

“Dogs and cats, living together...mass hysteria!” (Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters, 1984). This quote always comes to mind when I see pictures of dogs and cats happily co-existing, snuggled up together,...

Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative

PetMD Editorial

I was 20 years old when I got my first dog. Of course, there were family dogs growing up, but this was my dog. I was living on my own for the first time, and he was mine to care for, love, and teach. It...

Is It Normal to Talk to Pets?

Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

I talk to my dog. I also talk to all the other dogs at the dog park. I may not be a “normal” person in all respects, but I don’t think this is one of my questionable character traits. I think it’s totally...

Outdoor Cat Controversy: Is It Ever OK to Let Them Roam?

Mindy A. Cohan, VMD

Pet parents commonly pose the question as to whether they should allow their cats to venture outside of the house. As a veterinarian and advocate for animal welfare, I explain that the decision is ultimately...