Dog, Cat and Pet Health Tips

PetMD Editorial

  By Helen Anne Travis   Even the most well-behaved cats can’t help but wreak havoc on our furniture. It’s not their fault they think our couches are giant scratching posts. Fortunately, there are ways...

PetMD Editorial

  By Kate Hughes   As with most feline ailments, recognizing when there is a problem is the first step in diagnosing and treating eye infections in cats. But, since many kitties can be very private—even...

Joanne Lynn Intile, DVM, MS, DACVIM

  By Joanne Intile, DACVIM   The skin is the largest organ of a dog, and tumors affecting this structure are common. Between 60 to 80 percent of skin tumors in dogs are benign, meaning if you notice a...

PetMD Editorial

  By Monica Weymouth   As your dog enters his golden years, some things will inevitably change. He’ll still be your best friend, of course, and the vacuum will always be Public Enemy Number One. But just...

Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA

By Victoria Schade   You’ve got a new puppy, which probably means you’ve also got quite a few questions about your furry housemate. Some of your pup’s behaviors can be mystifying. Like, why is the puppy...

PetMD Editorial

By Aly Semigran    Newborn puppies: they’re small, they’re cute, and they’re downright fascinating.   The first few days of a puppy’s life may not be action-packed (it’s a whole lot of sleeping, eating,...

PetMD Editorial

  By Maura McAndrew   It’s fairly standard in this day and age for pets to be on regular medication. Many of our pets take a monthly heartworm pill and flea and tick prevention, and if you have a senior...

PetMD Editorial

  By Paula Fitzsimmons   When was the last time you changed your cat’s litterbox or cleaned your dog’s food bowls with soap and water? Pets make our lives full, but they can also make them messy and dirty....

PetMD Editorial

  By Monica Weymouth   Cats are notoriously mysterious creatures. While a dog aims to please, our feline friends have a more curious agenda.   We love that cats play by their own rules, but it would be...

PetMD Editorial

  By Monica Weymouth   Catnip is like magic. Toss a sachet of the good stuff kitty’s way, and he’s in for a wild afternoon. But what is it about catnip that elicits such high-decibel purrs? How safe is...