Cat Tips

Most people assume fungal infections with pets are limited to the skin, but certain types of fungi can enter the bloodstream and lungs and spread throughout the body, affecting bones and joints, eyes, liver, kidneys, heart and the central nervous system.

Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-medicate in the wild, and now you can learn to bring this natural healing power to your own pet.

Many pet parents fret over tear staining because of its appearance, yet there could be a more concerning reason behind those rust-colored stains. Before you decide they're 'normal,' rule out these medical conditions that may cause excess tearing.

Many pet parents and even some veterinarians still believe this outdated notion. If you do, you may be keeping your pet in misery if he has itchy, irritated skin. Here's the rule of thumb that will help keep your pet comfortable with a lower bacteria load on his skin.

No wonder so many pets struggle with health issues these days. This brew of chemically altered proteins disrupts the natural balance their body tries to maintain, making it difficult to digest, process, and assimilate nutrients — and leads to at least 16 other vexing conditions.

Shelter pets are in no way damaged goods, but every abandoned animal has a past, and you need to know as much about your prospective pet's past as you can. Here are six important and hopefully revealing questions to help you get started.