By Dorri Olds As your dog ages be aware of any changes in behavior and mood. These can be indications that something is physically wrong. Just like people, as dogs grow older their ability to fend off...
By Jessica Remitz As you plan your road trips this summer, be sure to consider your pet’s car safety before pulling out of the driveway. With states like Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois, and Maine banning...
By Jessica Remitz We take extra care when planning meals for our families, but what about our pets' food? From manufacturing and labeling to understanding ingredients, it’s important to inform yourself...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on June 16, 2020 by Jennifer Coates, DVM As the weather kicks it up a notch, the natural tendency can be to get everyone up and out of the house—pets included. While spending...
The American Heartworm Society recommends that animals living in all parts of the U.S. be given heartworm preventive medications on a year-round basis. But which are the best heartworm meds for dogs and...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on October 21, 2019 by Dr. Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD According to a 2018 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 55.8% of today’s pet dogs are...
Even if your dog tays close to home, ticks are canny creatures, and they have ways of making it into your home and onto your pets, even with preventions in place. All it takes is a few ticks to get established...
Obesity is a growing problem in our feline population. In fact, over 50% of cats seen by veterinarians are judged to be either overweight or obese. However, with the proper diet, feeding schedule and exercise...
By Jessica Vogelsang, DVM It’s a long-held myth that pets should be on the same pet food their entire lives. The truth is, we now know our pet’s dietary needs can and do change over time due to factors...
