Crunchy Green Goodness with a Hidden Perk
Apart from their crunchy goodness, these green veggies can offer your pet a diverse array of nutrients, like polyphenols, fiber, and even vitamin C. Discover how you can include them in your pet's meals.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
How to Get Your Cat Into a Carrier and Live to Talk About It
If you've ever tried to put your cat into a carrier, you know the tooth-and-nail fight that can ensue. The good news is — there is a way to overcome crate hate. Get prepared for your next vet trip with this 8-step advance survival plan.
4 Plants That Can Kill Your Pet
Would you be able to recognize these plants if you saw them? Tragically, a couple from Illinois vacationing in South Carolina didn't know a plant in their backyard was poisonous until both of their young, healthy dogs started vomiting non-stop — and died hours or days later.
Are Your Pup's Eyes Turning Cloudy or Blue? It Could Be This
Five different diseases can cause your dog's eyes to take on a cloudy or bluish appearance. Some are benign and don't significantly affect vision and other diseases can lead to blindness, especially if left untreated. If you notice a change in your pet's eyes, don't just chalk it off to aging.
If Your Lonely Pet Could Talk, They'd Ask You for This
You may need to leave your furry friend for hours at a time. Or you're home but crazy busy. They hate the loneliness and boredom as much as you would. Give them the mental stimulation they love with these eight low-cost but surprisingly fun tricks — some are interactive, but not all.
Erratic Movements, Wobbliness, and Twitchy Muscles — What's Going On?
These are just 3 of about 15 weird symptoms that can mean an imbalance that requires long-term TLC. Symptoms also line up with this mineral deficiency. Dogs and cats can be affected. Risk depends on breed and age. Here's what to know, especially if your breed is at high risk.
Taro: A Tropical Treat or a Tiny Trouble?
Popular in tropical places like Hawaii, this food can add an interesting texture to your pet's meals, but make sure you cook it properly. Because it's high in starch, only give it in small amounts. Here's how to share it with them.
An Alarming New Lump or Bump on Your Pet? What to Do Next
Dogs of all breeds, ages, stages, and genders get them. No pet is immune. And since even benign bumps can impair quality of life and be a sign of a toxic body and inability to detoxify, you'll want to take these 6 simple steps now to avoid accidentally spurring the problem.
Your Dog Loves This, but Don't Expect These Researchers to Affirm It
There's no telling what they really expected to learn from this study, based on the perplexing comments they made about it. It's like they're talking out of both sides of their mouths. Would you agree?
