10 Habits That May Break Your Kitty's Spirit
Are you guilty of these common cat-owner habits? If so, you could be crushing your cat's strong will and independent spirit slowly but surely, one day at a time.
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
A Telltale Sign Your Pet Feels Heartfelt Empathy with You
Dogs are known to respond to people when they cry. They can tell whether you're friendly, threatening, or when it's time to ask for a belly rub. But can you read the telltale sign your pet is ready to share a listening ear and profound empathy with you when you're at your lowest?
The Latest in Tests and Treatments for Thyroid Disease in Pets, Part 1
Dr. Jean Dodds, the leading authority on thyroid disease in pets, discusses the best tests for an accurate diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs, and why some cats go from hyper to hypo.
Kills Your Pet's White Blood Cells, Leaving Her a Sitting Duck for Deadly Virus
It's highly contagious, life-threatening and found nearly everywhere. It pummels their protective white blood cells, especially in these groups of pets. Yet vet experts reveal two ways to avoid the tragedy, and they're simpler than you think.
How Air-Scenting Products Can Harm Your Pet
We're bombarded with the message that most homes smell embarrassingly bad. Yet, making your home smell like you just walked into a beautiful meadow or pine forest can raise your pet's risk for malignancy and heart and lung disease. Here are the five worst toxic offenders.
Don't Leave Your Pet at a Boarding Facility Till You Read This
In 2015, a tragic event led to the deaths of 15 dogs. Sadly, it could've been avoided. Now many are pushing for new protective laws. In the meantime, here's what you should ask and look for before leaving your pet at any boarding facility. Does your standby have these traits?
Cockatiels — One of the Most Unlikely Cuddly Pets
If you've never owned one, you might question how this pet can be 'cuddly.' But she does thrive on human attention and will let you know how she's feeling. Here's what to watch for when she wants to cuddle and play — and the signs when she doesn't.
Toys Strongly Advised Against Giving to Your Pet
Whether you have a dog or a cat, this type of toy (bought or homemade) can be swallowed, causing great damage to your pet's GI tract. Another can catch your pet's tongue. And watch out for these common makeshift toys — some could lead to suffocation and others present a significant choking hazard.
You'd Probably Call This Treatment Gross, Yet It's Safe and Incredibly Effective
It used to be common even in human medicine, then it was dumped for more 'modern' therapies. But it's back and proven more effective than its imitators for vascular problems, wound care, arthritis, and inflammation. Have this discussion with your holistic veterinarian about it.
