Coconut Oil: One Little Spoonful With a Whole Lot of Tricks
A staple in cooking, this healthy oil is becoming more popular for pets thanks to its numerous applications as well. Learn how you can utilize it for your pet.
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
The Subtle Ways Horses Ask Humans for Help
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers revealed that horses will ask humans for help when faced with a difficult problem. Though obvious in the study, the signals are subtle. Would you recognize the signs if a horse was asking you for help?
Pummels Pets with Debilitating Defects Not Found Elsewhere in Nature
These changes often translate to pain and agony for your pet — including a lowered ability to reproduce and a higher risk for canine cancer, asthma, arthritis, tracheal collapse, and more. Some risks are so serious their owners are completely unequipped to deal with them.
When Your Pet Suddenly Can't Find Their Balance
Ever had a time when you were so dizzy the room felt like it was spinning? It can happen to these particular pets, too. And can come on like gangbusters, complete with falling down, nausea and more. If this is what triggers it, an ounce of prevention could truly be worth a pound of relief.
A Study That Sheds Light on Canine Aggression
It's the leading cause of relinquishment of dogs to shelters, and it results in millions of injuries to people and pets each year. This study uncovers important findings of what may be fueling this condition.
Cat Owner Survey Ranks Aggressiveness as the No. 1 Behavior Problem — Do You Agree?
An 8-year study of 336 misbehaving cats ranked this as their No. 1 problem. Contrary to what you might expect, it beats out unsuitable elimination by a stunning eight percentage points. Worse, it happens when you'd expect her to be happy, and then you'll probably react the wrong way.
Grapes: Never Share This Bite Sized Snack with Your Best Friend
Although studies have found the potential culprit of why this fruit is toxic to pets, more research still needs to be conducted. To be safe, don't let your pet eat this fruit or get close to the plant.
Dogs' Bodies Change as They Age, so Should Their Food
A life-long study of 80 large dogs shows their bodies change as they age, so their diet should too. Here's a simple feeding plan older dogs do well on, plus easy changes to protect their cells and keep them healthy.
Dogs Love This 'Toy' - But It's Very Risky
Like boys and their toys, dogs adore these and will enjoy them in any number of insane ways. They confuse them with actual chew toys. Poor Corona punctured her esophagus - a nasty injury that needed surgery and a long hospital stay. Don't let your dog follow in her footsteps.
