Sometimes, when a dog is itchy, it seems all-consuming. Instead of snuggling or playing, he is preoccupied with scratching at his ears or back, biting his paws, and rubbing against anything in sight.
Your dog is itchy, and you’re looking for solutions. Allergies and atopic dermatitis are among the most common health conditions veterinarians treat. Apoquel is a great option for many dogs with ...
Pets thrive on routine—they like to eat, go for walks, and play on a set schedule. Of course, human schedules aren’t always consistent. Maybe you’ve been working from home for a while but you recently ...
What if you never brushed your teeth or went to the dentist? Can you imagine the degree of dental decay or infection and oral pain you would experience, not to mention the smell? A healthy mouth is ...
If your dog’s eyes look milky white, you’re probably worried and wondering what’s going on. A common misconception is that dogs with cloudy eyes cannot see or are losing their vision. While this can ...
When you spot a tick on your dog or cat, your first instinct may be to panic or feel squeamish. Next come the questions: How long do ticks live? Where do ticks come from? How can I protect my pet? If ...
Cats are emotional creatures. Studies show that cats have 276 distinct facial expressions and are reported to express six different emotions: anger, happiness, fear, surprise, disgust, and sadness.
The idea of a beloved pet undergoing any kind of surgery is the last thing most pet parents want to face. While all surgeries carry some degree of risk, many are fairly straightforward. One such ...
If you’re like many people, you know fiber is important for a healthy digestive tract and overall wellness. It helps keep you regular, controls blood pressure, and can even regulate blood sugar levels ...
Dogs diagnosed with liver disease, osteoarthritis, or cognitive decline might benefit from taking a SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) supplement. It’s the same supplement that some pet parents take for ...
Most dogs have remarkable hearing abilities. They can hear high-pitched sounds at frequencies humans are unable to detect. They can perceive noises across long distances — about four times as far as ...
I grew up with a well-behaved cat who in my memory sat very demurely under the Christmas tree, simply basking in the glow of the white lights. But when the time came to erect my own tree in the ...