Why Scientists Want to Reduce Chemical Pest Treatments
Scientists are joining forces with a handful of veterinarians calling for the reduction in the use of pet chemical treatments, including flea and tick preventives.
Dog Tips
These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
1,698 Pet Deaths — Why Is the EPA Turning a Blind Eye?
This popular product tops the list of incidents involving pesticide pet products, so why haven't you been warned that it could kill your dog or cat - or even harm you? The company has unabashedly been selling them since 2012, and the EPA continues to deem them 'eligible' for registration.
Why Certain Small Dogs Shouldn't Wear Collars
A serious, yet often hidden condition that can develop over time - it can leave your dog feeling like she's trying to draw in air through a flattened straw. Obesity, anesthesia, collars, air fresheners and scented candles can make the condition worse. These supplements may help stave it off.
5 Subtle Clues Your Dog May Be Developing Joint Disease
A dog with arthritis may limp, move slowly or have difficulty standing up after lying down. But what about the more subtle signs of degenerative joint disease that can affect dogs of all ages and sizes? When pet parents see these signs, they most likely wouldn't suspect joint disease, but should.
Be Observant: Your Dog's Poop Can Foretell Health Troubles
Gain insight by taking a moment to see what's left behind when your dog poops. Indiscriminate eating can trigger diarrhea, but so can pancreatitis, life-threatening intestinal perforations and tumors. For healthy pets with diarrhea, please ignore this commonly dished out food advice.
The Ugly Truth Pet Food Companies Won't Divulge
Commercial pet food companies are beginning to think they should share more of their top-secret information with consumers and not sugarcoat reality because other online information sources may reveal it first. But if they do share these unsavory truths, would pet owners still buy their food?
Can Trigger Chronic Kidney Disease — Is Your Pet at Risk?
Recently published internal research links two types of pathogenic exposure to a 43% and 300% increased risk of kidney disease later in life, respectively. But the devil is in the details. So it's important to know exactly what constitutes a risk and what should be done about it.
Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard
When you plant your next garden, consider 'dog-scaping' your yard instead of just landscaping. With careful attention to creating areas your dog will enjoy, your backyard can become an inviting sanctuary for your pet.
How to Win the Battle With Fleas
Before you reach for chemical flea treatments that can lead to skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death, try these trusted, nontoxic alternatives that use commonly available ingredients that fleas despise. Plus, my all-natural homemade pest deterrent recipe for dogs.
