By Barbara Elisse Najar July 9, 2012 Summer is here, and we’ve shed our coats. Dogs and cats don’t have that luxury, but their fur, which keeps… Read More »Your Pets & Beating the Heat: Being Careful About Staying Cool
What You Must Know Before Going to Any Dog Park May 25, 2015 | 30,027 views | Disponible en Español By Dr. Becker If you’ve taken your canine companion… Read More »Dog Park Checklist: is this Off-Leash Area Safe?
Dental care isn’t just for humans. Dogs and cats need it too. “Taking care of our pets’ teeth doesn’t only make them smell better but… Read More »Caring for Your Pets’ Teeth
Cats may prefer to use their eyes rather than follow their nose when it comes to finding the location of food, according to new research… Read More »How Cats Decide What’s Good to Eat
Is YOUR pet rabbit happy? Mammals may be stressed by their hutch-mates and a lack of exercise, study claims Study by the University of Bristol… Read More »Understanding Rabbit Stress Signals
TAKE HEART FELINE enthusiasts. Your cat’s continued indifference toward her new Deluxe Scratch DJ Deck may be disappointing, but there is an object that’s pretty much… Read More »Cats & Boxes – The Endless Obsession
Frequently Asked Questions about Trap, Neuter, Return What is a feral cat? Feral cat is a term that has been used to describe a homeless… Read More »Neighborhood Cats With Tipped Ears – TNR Project & How You Can Help
Marley, a Springer Spaniel, was always licking and chewing at her feet. Her owner, Lin, didn’t know what to do about it, but she… Read More »Does your dog have allergies?
Experts consider puppyhood, particularly the first three to four months, the most important period of a dog’s life. In that short window, a dog’s experiences… Read More »Puppies are a Handful – The Yearly Reminder that they are not Surprise Gifts
It’s very common for dogs to become upset and frightened during loud thunder, lightning, and heavy rain or snow. Dogs are especially sensitive to changes… Read More »Help Your Dog Weather a Storm
Pets come in all shapes and sizes with their own unique quirks. While many furry friends are adopted as happy additions to loving families, there… Read More »“Less-Adoptable” Pets Have Just as Much Love
Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that affects dogs in the prime of life. The mortality rate for gastric volvulus approaches 50 percent. Early recognition and treatment are the… Read More »Bloat: All Dog Owners Should Be Able to Spot this Deadly Problem
A heartbreaking case at an animal hospital in North Melbourne, Australia offers another opportunity to warn pet owners about the dangers of feeding biologically-inappropriate diets… Read More »Vegan Pet Trend: Your Pets Need Meat– Here’s Why
Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes Puppies have their behavior problems and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that… Read More »Senior Dog Behavior: What to Expect
Cats will chew on plants. And, because they love to climb and explore, it is difficult to keep plants out of their reach. Therefore, if… Read More »Know Your Dangers: Common Household Plants are Poisonous for Cats
LA-based company Pet Center, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats due to Salmonella contamination. The treats were sold in California, Colorado, Washington,… Read More »Lamb Treats Sold in Washington Recalled
Although it can be irksome for owners, being branded finicky could ultimately be a boon for cats — especially when it comes to ingesting potentially dangerous foods. “The… Read More »What Not to Feed Your Cat
Nutrition Your bird’s diet is one of the most important considerations of its overall care. Adequate feeding plans may be developed from a wide variety… Read More »The Basics on Bird Care
For dogs and other animal companions, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys help fight boredom in dogs left alone, and toys can even… Read More »The Importance of Dog Toys
Research comparing the brain function of dogs and humans found that dogs have “voice areas” in their brains located in the same region as humans.… Read More »How Our Pets Understand Us