Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
Known to cause acute toxic illness and cancer in animals and humans, and considered among the most carcinogenic substances on the planet. Cats and dogs are more sensitive to this than many other animals.
Do you have a first aid kit for your pets, as well as your human family? You should. Start with these 4 easily obtainable items, and use these 2 things most people already have as quick stand-ins. That's all you'll need for these 8 common problems.
By the age of 3, most pets already have early evidence of periodontal disease. If left untreated, it can lead to pain, bacterial infection and systemic health problems including damage to the kidneys, heart and liver.
It's common - but definitely NOT normal. If you've ever observed it, you know instinctively that something's wrong. By far the most common culprit is pain - sometimes excruciating pain. So you'll want to get to the bottom of it quickly, addressing both the pain and the underlying issue.
Unlike many indoor-only cats who are finicky eaters, cats with unsupervised outdoor access eat a random assortment of animals, including reptiles, amphibians and emus.
It's considered one of the least toxic of its kind, and is used in 'pet safe' antifreezes. Cats are particularly sensitive, so it's banned in cat foods, but it can also poison dogs. Destroys red blood cells and causes many nervous system problems including seizures and coma.
Fortunately it's fairly rare, but if it does happen, you'll be glad you read this now so you can act at the speed of light to save your dog's life. Find out where to get help fast, how to protect yourself in the process and advanced warning signs that something's amiss.
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.