A Veterinarian Confesses: Why Having a New Pet at Home Is Overwhelming (Even for Her!) Do you have a life? By which I mean, do you go to work every day,...

Could My Dog or Cat Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? Does your cat vomit every week? Can’t remember the last time your dog had a firm stool?...

What Is Wrong With My Snotty Cat? No one likes having a stuffy nose - it is impossible to smell your food, hard to sleep and generally pretty miserable!...

Protect Your Pet from Heartworms and Other Outdoor Pests. Spring is finally here and the great outdoors is calling to you and your pets. But warmer weather...

Poisons to Protect Your Cat From. Many food and household items, as well as plants, can be toxic to cats, sometimes even fatally so. It is critical to be...

Lead Poisoning: Still a Concern for Pets. While lead poisonings have become somewhat less common over the years due to greater awareness, I am amazed at...

At-Home Guide to Brushing Your Pet's Teeth. If you are not paying attention to your pet’s teeth every day, you are neglecting one of the most critical...

Am I a Bad Cat Owner If I Don't Have Fresh Water for My Cat All the Time? Q: Am I a bad cat owner if my pet doesn’t have fresh water continuously?...

A Warning to Pet Owners Who Smoke. Most people are aware that since the early 1960s, cigarette smoking has been known to cause lung cancer,...

Beware Toads That Can Poison Cats and Dogs. Contrary to the old wives’ tales, toads won’t give you warts, but they may poison your pet...

4 Common Myths About Shelter Pets Debunked. I know people sometimes have concerns about adopting pets from shelters. They may worry about how...

What to Know Before Flying With Your Pet. If you’re thinking about flying with your pet - whether he will be in the cabin or the plane’s cargo hold...