When Your Pet's Gut Sends a Silent SOS
When your pet's gut is in disarray, the symptoms may not be easily recognizable. If left without treatment, it can progress and become chronic. Here’s how to spot the signs.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Common Mistakes Owners Make When Walking Their Dogs
While we're inclined to correct our dogs for poor leash behavior, it's often the person at the other end of the leash who's to blame. How would your dog rate your walking performance? How many of these mistakes are you making that may be depriving your dog of the many benefits a walk offers?
Dogs Love These but They Can Crack Teeth and Become a Choking Hazard
They may drool over the flavor, but they're beset with problems galore — ranging from pathogenic bacteria, to choking and GI blockage hazards that could prove fatal. They're best left on the store shelf, to spare your pup this agony and rescue your wallet.
8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly
Many owners just think their pets like to snooze, but truth be told, they may be extremely bored, and boredom isn't a healthy emotional state for pets. Dogs and cats aren't designed to be sedentary for many hours each day, and that can lead to negative behaviors.
Making This Diabetes Mistake Can Be Like Pouring Gasoline on a Fire
This might be a good time to 'disobey' your vet's advice. It's more like pouring gasoline on a wildfire than it is about putting out the fire. Yet many vets recommend it for diabetes despite overwhelming evidence against it. Do this instead, for a healthier pet and a fatter wallet.
Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?
Sure you want a well-mannered pet. But there's an even more compelling reason to teach these three commands to the point of instant obedience. They can truly mean the difference between life and death. Just be sure to keep these three special words in mind during every training session.
When This Reptile Stops Eating, Here's What to Do
People aren't the only ones who can become anorexic — these creatures do too. These eight reasons may give you a hint about why they're rejecting food. And what to take note of his 'strike against eating' that lasts more than a few weeks.
The Heart Problem That Can Remain Hidden for Years
If your dog's breed is one of the six predisposed to this syndrome, your vet may be watchful for these subtle signs. Some dogs with the condition have no obvious symptoms at all, but if you have a physically active pet, you may notice these emerging warning signals.
Is This the Secret to a Healthier, Happier Cat?
Explore how a mini herb garden can provide amazing health benefits for your cat. Even non-gardeners can do it! Enhance your kitty's life with these powerful, natural remedies that are easy to grow and maintain.
