Is Your Pet's Water Safe?
Exposing the truth about tap water toxicity and its impact on our furry friends. Learn what contaminants are often found in household water and how they affect your pet's health.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Want To Be the Talk of the Dog Park? Choose This Striking Breed
You'll attract attention no matter where you go when you own one of these show-stopping breeds. Acting dignified and aloof one minute and endearingly goofy the next, this peaceful and calm pet will fit perfectly into the right household. Here are five things to know about them.
Why You Can't See Fireflies in the Western US
Flashing fireflies have entertained children for generations, yet if you travel to the western part of the US, you never see them flash their lights. But if you travel to this part of the eastern US, you can witness one of nature's miracles: simultaneous flashing.
This Parasite Can Keep Re-Infecting for Up to Six Months — For You or Your Pet
It is so infectious it takes just a few oocysts to make you downright miserable. And under certain circumstances, it can survive and keep on infecting for up to six months. Find out how it's transmitted and what you can do to greatly reduce your risk of a severe infection.
What's Causing These Itchy Irritating Lesions on So Many Pets and People?
The human and canine versions of this share several key features, including the presence of Staph bacteria and a stunning lack of diversity of microbiome cells. Now this 'gross' solution is growing in popularity, as it works — and also avoids the use of antibiotics.
The Difference Between Marijuana and CBD Oil for Pets
It's the THC in cannabis that can poison your dog, so how can you know which products are okay to use for or around your pet? Just because certain cannabidiol (CBD) oils may be harmless for dogs and cats doesn't mean other products won't trigger a frightening reaction.
Could Be a Very Noisy Sign of Love — And Perhaps She's Calling You Home
You may consider Fido angry, defiant or showing disrespect when he does this. But it might actually be a sign of how much yearning he has in his heart for you. So curb your frustration while you try to discern whether it's actually this sign of love.
A Top Reason for Euthanasia — How to Help Avoid It
It's a leading cause behind why owners put their senior pets down, but it's often one that's avoidable if you take the proper actions. Here's how to help your pet live a long, active life — one that doesn't need to end before it's time.
30% of Dogs Show These Anxiety Triggers — Are Any True for Your Pet?
If you've ever known a dog with anxiety issues, you know it's downright vexing to watch. You desperately want to find a way to comfort and calm him. Get in tune today with these telltale signals your pet is nervous, stressed and on edge. Then use these 16 ways to calm him.
