Okra: This Unusual Vegetable May Be Great for Your Pet's Gut
Valued for its diverse culinary applications, research shows this ancient veggie is rich in prebiotics and phenolic compounds that may benefit your pet's health.
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
2 Totally Quirky Behaviors Your Cat Wishes You Understood
Ever wonder why cats do crazy things? As much as we love cats, their behaviors can seem, well, bizarre. Fortunately these explanations can boost the bond you share. And when you go the extra mile to inspire that behavior, you'll be forever friends.
Looking for a Dog-Like Pet with No Walking Required?
This chatty exotic beauty can satisfy your desire for an outgoing, playful pet that bonds closely with its humans. And you'll get a lot more, too. She'll greet and entertain your friends, require little upkeep, and may even join you in the shower.
4 Pet Tumors, 10 Symptoms, and 5 Risk Reducers
Sadly, there's more of the dreaded 'C' in our pets than ever before — even in young pets. So what's a person to look for? And more proactively, what steps can you take to reduce the risk of losing your pet at a young age? Here's the life-and-death must-have info you need today.
Apricots: This Sweet Summer Fruit Has More to Offer Pets Than You Think
A popular ingredient added to pastry, jams, and jellies, this sweet but slightly tart fruit will add color, flavor, and antioxidants to your pet's food bowl. Make sure to remove the pits before feeding!
What Do Dogs Eat When Given a Menu?
They let 15 dogs self-select their food from a menu of three options — also checked whether their choices changed over a 10-day period. And here's what they found. It has poignant implications for what you feed your pet, whether it's a dog or cat.
Bred for Their Deformity, These Poor Creatures Can't Even Jump
Not much different from the current crisis with brachycephalic breeds, these pitiful animals are selectively bred for a genetic disorder that leaves them with inappropriate bone formation. Sadly, they're known not to jump like other normal, healthy breeds, possibly because it's too painful.
Mixing Canned Food with Kibble? Here's Why It's Not Ideal
Combination feeding and adding fresh human foods to pet food are two popular trends, but is it the best thing for your dog or cat? While adding canned food to kibble or adding in some common human foods to your pet's food may seem like a good idea, it may not be what's best for your pet.
This Disorder Looks Like Dirt, but Can Feel Intensely Painful
Just because it looks as innocent as a little backyard dirt doesn't mean you should treat it as such. It can progress to painful abscesses that rupture, bleed, ooze, and scab over, again and again — sometimes even permanently, making your poor pet the big loser.
