Pet Health and Wellness
7 Surprising Ways to help Your Pet Lose Weight
According to the latest veterinary surveys, over half our nation’s dogs and cats are overweight. This means almost 90 million pets are at risk for developing crippling arthritis, debilitating diabetes, catastrophic kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure and many forms of cancer. How can you s
Warning Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
Wondering if your dog is dehydrated? Here are the signs to look for and the actions to take if your dog is suffering.
12 Tips to Help Prevent Pet Cancer
Pet cancer prevention is not a well-researched topic, especially in comparison to what is known and recommended in the human medicine field. That is not to say that information used in the human medical field cannot be applied in some ways to our pets. Treatments and diagnostic tools are advancing relatively quickly in the veterinary…
Environmental Tips
Keeping Pets Safe during Winter: The Dangers of Ice Melts
As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall in many parts of the country, you may be taking precautions to prevent slips and falls in the snow and ice. While products like ice melts can be helpful, they can be dangerous if ingested by your pets. Learn all you need to know to keep your…
Five Ways to Protect Pets in Winter
Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold. In many areas, winter is a season of bitter…
Exercise Tips
Is Exercise Safe for Pets with Cancer?
Hearing that your beloved companion has been diagnosed with cancer is difficult. Among the many questions that pet owners frequently ask is how much they should exercise their pet after a diagnosis of cancer. Learn more about exercise as it pertains to pets with cancer on petMD.
Pet Obesity Danger
Childhood obesity is an epidemic in this country. Our pets aren’t far behind. In fact, a study conducted by Purina found that 60 percent of America’s pets are overweight. Dog owners spent nearly $300 a year on food and treats last year, and cat owners spent more than $200. Don’t let your pet become another…
Are You Killing Your Dog with Kindness?
Our dogs rely on us to keep them happy and healthy. In return, dogs provide us with love and companionship. All too often though, we are damaging our dog’s health without even realizing it. We tend to love our dogs in the wrong way. We cave into those puppy dog eyes, we want to cuddle…
