Squash: Could This Sweet Food Be a Game-Changer for Your Pet?
If your pet has a sensitive stomach and needs to be fed a bland diet temporarily, this is one of the best choices. It's rich in antioxidants to help scavenge free radicals.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Often Leads to Extreme Aggression — Do You Make This Mistake?
This dog was performing his duty as he saw it. But it turned tragic. As you'll see, it didn't have to be that way. His owner made a classic mistake that produced and reinforced a bad behavior — one that no dog owner wants. Please avoid this mistake.
Thyme: This Green Gem May Soothe Your Pet's Skin
If your pet is constantly itching due to yeast infections, adding this pungent herb to their diet may help ease their discomfort. Simply sprinkle it over their meals or add to their homemade treat recipes.
Never Make Your Pup Endure This Cruel, Painful Process, No Matter What
Involves cutting through muscle, tendons and seven layers of highly sensitive nerves, plus severing bone and cartilage. No wonder it's banned in so many places. Unfortunately, it's still legal and popular in this country, staunchly advocated by the AKC. Time to break ranks with their stance.
Rethink What's Filling Your Pup's Bowl
Like many humans, most dogs these days eat carb-heavy diets, even though canines have no (zero) nutritional requirement for carbohydrates; the diseases they acquire also mimic those in the human population.
Five Good 'Starter Pets' That Are Less Care-Intensive Than Cats and Dogs
Your child wants a pet, but is he ready for one? Ask these questions to decide. If you think he's not yet ready for the responsibility of caring for a dog or cat, one of these 'starter pets' would be perfect. Still, remember that the buck stops with you, so make sure you're committed too.
Whoa — A 900% Increase in One Disease in Just Five Years — What's Going On?
According to this pet insurance company, there's been an astonishing 900% increase in this over just the past five years. Find out the breeds most affected, the single most common symptom and eight telling hints of trouble. So you can nip it with these strategies today.
Itchy Pup? This Hidden Bug's to Blame
Is the reason for your itchy pet hiding in plain sight? If so, there are many steps you can take to eliminate these pests from your environment and relieve your pet's symptoms.
Mistakes Owners Make That Shorten Pets' Lives
Well-meaning owners sometimes forget what makes sense for their pet's health. Especially with cats who can easily live into their upper teens and early 20s, there are five things that you can either do right, or if ignored, sacrifice your pet's natural ability to live out a long life.
