Fig: The Fruit Is Safe. The Plant Is Not
This fruit isn't the most well-known, but its nutrient profile can pack a punch. If you're looking to introduce a new treat to your pet, consider this one.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Why You Could Regret Bringing Home a Pair of Littermates
When adopting a puppy, it can be tempting to bring home more than one pup from the same litter. After all, won't they be best buddies for each other? Yes, and that's the problem. Find out why you may want to resist the temptation and not have to regret your action later.
From Super Aggressive to 'Highly Adoptable' in Only 10 Days
Could this be a breakthrough way to help shelter pets become more adoptable? Jack was frightened and aggressive when he first arrived, but by day 10 of this 'treatment,' he was loving, labeled 'highly adoptable,' and quickly found a new forever home.
Poison Dart Frogs Lose Their Toxicity When Raised in Captivity
Poison dart frogs' brilliant colors warn would-be predators to stay away. In the wild, these frogs' skin secretes poison that can kill an adult human, but when raised in captivity the frogs are harmless.
Grapefruit: This Fruit Has a Reputation Problem
Juicy, refreshing, and rich in potent antioxidants, this member of the citrus family offers benefits to your pet's health, if they'll eat it, but make sure to serve it without the peel. Learn more about its benefits and how to offer it to pets here.
Definitely Not the Long-Term Death Sentence You May Think It Is
Yes, the condition suggests deterioration, but dogs with it can still live long, good-quality lives when you do the right things to promote that — including these three essentials. It also helps if you ditch these three disproven myths everyone seems to want to cling to.
This Misunderstood Farm Animal That's Playful Like a Dog
Contrary to what you might believe, this animal species is highly intelligent and psychologically complex. They're empathetic and very social in their interactions with others and love to run and carry or shake balls and sticks. Should they have rights like other intelligent creatures?
Orange: The Citrus Fruit Pet Parents Always Ask About
Known for its juicy, sweet taste, this fruit's popularity shouldn't come as a surprise. But did you know that it's loaded with bioactive compounds that may help boost your pet's immunity?
Dogs Get This Special Care 5 Times More Often Than Cats, but Why?
Why do dogs get this preferential treatment so much more often than cats? A pet food company surveyed over 1,000 cat and dog owners and what they discovered was stunning. It says a great deal about this type of care, and why cats are so often shortchanged.
