Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
Oddly enough, this serious bone infection has several entry points - and it can take some serious detective work to determine the specific organism causing the infection. What you should watch out for, what your vet will investigate, and more right here.
Experts weigh in on the psychological impacts of laser pointers on cats and dogs. At the same time, it may seem like harmless fun, but the endless pursuit with no reward could harm your pet's well-being.
If you think nothing can detect scents better than a dog, you may be in for a surprise. Ranking only No. 9 on the top 10 list of sniffers, dogs are surpassed by another critter with more than double the number of scent genes and another that's trained to sniff out landmines.
Virginia Tech scientists introduce a rapid, noninvasive urine test capable of detecting cancer in dogs with astonishing accuracy. This easy method could soon become a routine check that offers peace of mind to pet owners everywhere.
Chronic kidney disease has a myriad of causes, many of which you can't control. But make these 2 innocent mistakes, and you're tempting fate, setting kitty up for trouble. As common as CKD is, don't add insult to injury. Avoid these 2 goofs like the plague.
It can turn even the most passive pet into a crazy one. And while it may seem vexing to reverse, prevention is actually much easier and simpler. Here are the three broad sweeps than can keep your pet (and you) sane and happy.
This may come as a surprise to you if you're baffled by a finicky feline who seems impossible to please. But this new study gives instructive glimpses into why your cat loves something today but hates it tomorrow. No wonder you've never been able to figure her out before!