By John Gilpatrick It's something nearly every dog owner has gone through. Thirty minutes before your alarm goes off, as you cling to those precious last moments of slumber, there's an overeager and...
By Elizabeth Xu Dogs fill your home with love—and muddy paw prints, smelly dog toys and globs of fur stuck to your floors and all your furniture. For the sake of your sanity, and general sanitary reasons,...
By Jill Fanslau For most of us, taking a shower or bath is usually a calming experience. For our pets, however, bathing may be anything but relaxing. Between the water, the noise, the confinement, the...
By John Gilpatrick A physical pain or malady, change in their daily routines, or prolonged exposure to noise, among many other causes, can bring about significant changes in your pet’s behavior. Behavioral...
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...
