What Your Choice of Pet Really Says About Your Personality
Forget about all the stereotypical beliefs that go with 'cat lady' and 'dog lover' and lifestyle. Your choice of pet may go much deeper into underlying human personality differences.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
This Used To Be a Death Sentence, but No More — So Long as It's Caught Early
Not long ago, it was a death sentence. Today, if caught early and given strong TLC, many kitties live long, healthy lives. Here's the life-saving info about symptoms, diagnosis, outlook, and the natural therapies that protect and enhance their lifespan.
Crack Open the Health Benefits of Walnuts for Pets
When offered in the proper way (chopped in small pieces), this popular tree nut can add a crunchy texture and a healthy dose of phytochemicals to your pet’s snack time. Learn more about its benefits here.
Detecting Your Pet's Pain Level Is Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
If your pet could talk, he'd tell you how badly he was hurting. But since he can't, this tool that allows vets to noninvasively detect pain levels is a real godsend. It removes a lot of the guesswork, and is also valuable for monitoring how well they're responding to treatments.
An Odd Blue Tint on Your Dog's Mouth Could Be a Sign of This
More common than most pet parents realize, these 5 signs can manifest in a number of ways, including some you might gloss over. It's not always easy to distinguish a non-serious situation from a serious one. But these insights can help.
Don't Let Your Cat Do This, It's a 'Virus Magnet'
And it could also lead to other pathogens that cause serious diseases. Plus, the diabetes spiking mistake made by 58% of cat owners, which can lead to high blood pressure.
When Your Cat's Meowing May Be a Red Flag in Disguise
What's normal and what's not when it comes to your kitty's vocalizations? There are definitely vocal sounds that shouldn't be ignored, especially when coupled with these behaviors. Know the 8 most common ways your cat communicates through sound, and when to worry that something may be wrong.
Sweet or Risky? The Truth About Dates
They may look like giant raisins, but they're not; in fact, they can be safely shared with pets. Just make sure to give them in very small quantities, as they have high amounts of sugar.
7 Breeds Prone to Dental Disease — Is Your Dog One?
You may be surprised by this list. It's not just little dogs. Some bigger dogs that you never thought would be prone actually are because of certain gum conditions, overbites and a propensity for tooth fractures. Don't ignore this.
