How to Save Your Pets During Rapid-Onset Disasters
Preparing for the unexpected, including natural disasters, is essential for every pet owner. But sometimes even the best intentions aren't enough to save animals in the path of nature's wrath.
Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker, a proactive & integrative wellness veterinarian. My goal is to partner with pet parents seeking to improve their pet’s overall health & vitality through wise lifestyle choices.
Not Your Typical ‘Aloof Cat’
This snaggle-toothed cat is 'Like a big, liquid blob that will lay on you like an anxiety blanket!'
If Your Cat Does This, Always Assume There’s a Problem
Then make this your first stop, because this is definitely NOT normal behavior. Don't make the mistake of blaming it on anger problems and hoping for the best. Because this is the No. 1 reason cats are banished to shelters, the outdoors, or euthanized. Find out the hidden cause.
It's Like a Pandora's Box for Your Poor Pet
This singular-sounding disorder mimics so many far-ranging issues it's a nightmare to try to figure out what's really going on. Fortunately, if you eliminate some or all of these five common triggers, you hedge your bets against problems.
Koda Didn't Want a Little Brother, Then This Happened
Koda hid on the sofa with a pillow covering his head. Yeah, Yogi managed to find him!
This Preventable Pest Can Make Your Cat Sick to the Point of Death (Not Mosquitoes)
Can inflict your precious kitty with any of these 5 illnesses - all potentially fatal. One can be passed to human family members. Prevention is key to keeping your kitty and her humans healthy throughout this pesky season and beyond. What to know today.
The Disorder That Can Turn Everyday Fun Into a Life-Threatening Event
Symptoms of the disease include bleeding from the mouth or nose, bleeding in the digestive tract, blood in urine, anemia and excessive bleeding that accompanies everything from loss of baby teeth to major surgery.
Cat Protects His Brother While Giving Him a Bath
In the cutest pet video you'll see all day, two cats hide and cuddle behind two big pillows.
Put This in Your Dog's Ears to Nix Nasty Infections
Study shows it brings symptomatic relief against all bacteria species tested, including multiple strains of drug-resistant bacteria. A second solution for resistant infections effectively zaps even pseudomonas and MRSA. Plus, the daily TLC trick to prevent these nasties in the first place.
Walnuts: A Crunchy Nut That Makes for a Great Training Treat
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.
