Dog, Cat and Pet Health Tips

Does Your Dog Food Have these 6 Vegetables?

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...

10 Tips for Creating a Stress-Free Environment for Your Cat

Lorie Huston, DVM

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...

10 Signs Your Cat Might Be Stressed

PetMD Editorial

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...

5 Cat Food Storage Mistakes You DON’T Want to Make

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“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...

5 Dog Food Storage Mistakes You DON’T Want to Make

PetMD Editorial

“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...

Dry vs. Canned Cat Food: Which is the Best for Your Pet?

PetMD Editorial

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....

3 Puppy Teething Tips That Will Save Your Stuff

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Puppy teething can be a difficult time for both you and your puppy. However, there are steps you can take to alleviate the challenge of puppy teething and mouthing to protect both your household and your...

Does Your Stressed Cat Really Have a Dangerous Urinary Issue?

Lorie Huston, DVM

By Lorie Huston, DVM Stress affects our cats in much the same way it affects us. What's most disconcerting, however, is that when your cat is stressed or anxious, it can impact his or her health. Even...

Why Fat is Good for Your Cat

Lorie Huston, DVM

By Lorie Huston, DVM We often think of fat as an evil thing when it is added to our diet, so it comes as no surprise that many of us are also wary of it in our cat's food. However, some amount of fat...

9 Dog Breeds with the Highest Cancer Rate

PetMD Editorial

By Jessica Remitz While cancer can unfortunately strike any breed of dog at any age, there are certain breeds that have higher instances of the disease. We’ve asked the experts to share breeds with higher...