By Stacia Friedman Baking soda is a natural cleaner and deodorizer that every pet owner likely has on hand. It’s a good option if you wish to avoid cleaning products that contain potentially toxic chemicals...
By Lynne Miller No matter how much you love your dog, it is hard to love a dog’s stinky scent, especially if she enjoys rolling in dead animal remains or munching on excrement. Of course, many odors...
By Helen Anne Travis While most of us associate spring with longer days and warmer weather, the change of season can mean big trouble for your cat or dog. Pets who have been cooped up all winter are...
By Dr. Jennifer Coates Veterinarians have a saying, “when you hear hoof beats, think horses not zebras,” which serves to remind us all that rare diseases are… rare. But zebras are sometimes responsible...
By Dr. Jennifer Coates When veterinarians are faced with a sick cat, the first thing they do is put together a list of the various diseases that might be responsible. The common ones are at the top and...
By Stacia Friedman The scariest things in your dog’s bed are the ones that can be hard to see. They include thousands of microorganisms – parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi. Find out how to limit...
By Julie Gallagher About one-third of dog owners give their pets nutritional supplements, with many finding them so beneficial they’ve become part of their daily routine, according to a report from Packaged...
By Dr. Jennifer Coates Canine distemper used to be very common in North America but is now mostly involved in smaller, local outbreaks or diagnosed in shelter situations. However, any dog who is not...
by Dr. Jennifer Coates Renal (kidney) disease can be divided into two broad categories: acute and chronic. Acute renal disease develops over the course of days and usually has a single cause, such as...
