Curious About Cannabis for Your Dog or Cat?
Dr. Rob Silver is a recognized authority on the use of medical marijuana in pets. Learn about the book Silver has written for cat and dog owners called 'Medical Marijuana & Your Pet: The Definitive Guide.'
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Why Your Dog Often Acts Like a Human
Intriguing results from the past few years show dogs are very distinct from us genetically. Yet they're more like us than the primates we're often compared to. Even Business Insider is onto this, revealing five great ways to form a bond with your dog that sticks like glue.
This Can Emotionally Scar Your Pet for Life — Please Avoid at All Costs
It's hotly debated, yet it's cruel and inhumane, as it's linked to a lifetime of debilitating pain — forever pain your pet can never shut down. And it's linked to emotional changes like biting and hostility. If you'd never dream of doing this to yourself, please spare your poor pet.
Is Your Dog's Bowl a Disease Trap?
Food has the power to harm or heal. By choosing the right ones and focusing on these five superfoods, you can add in nutritious, disease-fighting foods. By avoiding these others, you can help reduce the risk of malignancy for your pet.
Telltale Signs Your Pet Is Tormented by This Overlooked Misery Maker
Their symptoms manifest differently than yours do, so it's easy to overlook the problem. And that can turn a small short-term irritation into a long multi-year concern. Here are seven sure-to-be-appreciated ways to offer relief.
One of Your Dog's Top Abilities — Don't Scold Her for This
They're wired completely differently than we are in how they approach their world. So, to forbid this is to hijack one of their most vital abilities and rob them of essential info about their world. Encourage it instead. There's even a sport — a brilliant bonding activity — to enhance it more.
Could This Be the Cause of Your Dog's Health and/or Behavior Problems?
Is your furry best friend, like so many other dogs these days, anxious or fearful? Has he also developed orthopedic or metabolic disorders? If so, a common procedure performed like clockwork on the majority of dogs in this country could be the trigger for your dog's suffering.
Shocking Truth Behind That Doggy Look
Uncover the fascinating truth about what your dog's grin really means.
One Popular Pet to Never Adopt Unless You're Fully Prepared
These pets are highly intelligent but they're also high-maintenance, and many owners bring one home without realizing that. That can translate into a long list of behavior problems, health concerns and unhappiness for both creature and owner.
