A cat ear infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat issues at veterinary clinics. Given that cats are such stoic creatures, however, an infection often becomes advanced before you even really notice it. As a result, serious health issues – including hearing loss – may ensue. All this to say, it’s important to […]
Do you have a dog who seems insecure, nervous, or fearful about, well, everything? Helping overcome fearful behaviors in dogs is key to happiness, health, and safety – theirs and yours. If this sounds like your dog, it might help to know that you are not alone. A Finnish study of 13,715 pet dogs published […]
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is proudly celebrating 20 years of successful advocacy and leadership, actions that have helped sustain and elevate the animal supplement industry for the benefit of millions of dogs, cats and horses. What began as a passionate grassroots effort, with 18 dedicated founding member companies, has grown into the leading […]
Eye care should be a regular part of your dog or cat’s wellness regimen. Know the red flags to watch out for, and what you can do to help preserve eye health and vision. If you’re like a lot of animal parents, you might doubt your dog or cat would ever encounter an eye problem, […]
Do you read your horoscope every day? If so, it might surprise you to learn that your dog or cat also has an astrological sign! An animal’s (or human’s!) sun sign denotes his basic personality and driving force. To determine your dog or cat’s Zodiac sign, you must know the month of his birth, and […]
Help your dog with socialization, overreactivity and separation-related issues developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. You may have heard dogs born in 2020 called pandemic puppies or dogs. These dogs developed behavioral issues related to growing up on lockdown. If this describes your dog, he may need help navigating a world outside COVID lockdown, since he […]
Gone are the days of strict obedience Dog training, so unless you aspire to compete in obedience, relax. Cues like sit, come and manners are important, but first, you need to establish a solid foundation. This includes teaching your dog to exist harmoniously with you and your family and fit comfortably into our human-centered world. […]
Dogs who are deep chested, including Great Danes, Greyhounds and Boxers, are prone to bloat, a painful condition when a dog’s stomach stretches and twists. Deep chested dogs who look narrow from above but have a lot of space between their backbone and sternum are more prone to bloat, says Dr. Kizzy English, medical director […]
The play bow conveys a friendly posture and a dog’s way of saying “game on!” Butt in the air, elbows on the ground, the dog play bow conveys a friendly “Let’s play!” © Rachel Brix If you’ve seen pups playing you can’t miss the dog play bow: butt in the air, elbows and maybe even […]
Puppies poop a lot because they eat a lot. But, how often is normal? We give you the full scoop on puppy poop. If you have a puppy, you’re probably wondering if it’s normal for him to poop several times a day. The answer is yes. Puppies poop a lot because they eat a lot. […]