Most dogs love the outdoors – roaming around and investigating what treasures nature has to offer. Unfortunately, many of these "treasures" are annoying, even dangerous, bugs that can hitch a ride on your...
We love giant dogs like Saint Bernards, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Irish Wolfhounds and Dogue de Bordeaux (pictured here) because of their big hearts and genteel character. It’s important to note that their...
Small dogs like Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Pekingese, and Lhasa Apsos (pictured here) are cute and cuddly. However, they are also prone to certain health concerns. Promote a healthier lifestyle...
Congratulations on your decision to adopt a pet. You'll come to experience so many wonderful feelings with your dog or cat – and at other times wonder what they are thinking! Fortunately, petMD has created...
By Lorie Huston, DVM Veggies are a top food group for people, but do they have value for pets? Of course they do! Here’s a list of some of the best vegetables to look for in dog foods today. These sweet...
By Lorie Huston, DVM It may be strange to think that your cat might suffer from anxiety. However, a stressed out cat is much more common than you’d think. Even worse, stress and anxiety can affect your...
Stress can make anyone a little crazy, even our cats. The tricky part is while the anxiety and fear associated with stress affects our cats in much the same way it does us, most cats tend to hide and mask...
“How you handle [cat] food once you have it at home can make a big difference in how long it remains fresh and maintains its ideal nutritional profile,” says Dr. Jennifer Coates. The following are five...
“How you handle [dry] dog food once you have it at home can make a big difference in how long it remains fresh and maintains its ideal nutritional profile,” says Dr. Jennifer Coates. The following are...
Do you feed your cat dry food, canned food, or a little bit of both? Both canned and dry cat foods can be excellent sources of balanced nutrition. Often the decision boils down to you and your pet's preferences....
