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.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
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.
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.'
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.
