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Common Household Hazards for Pets Article Featured on AVMA Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet’s health by becoming aware of the most common health hazards found in many pet-owning households. . . . → Read More: Common Household Hazards for Pets 7 Dog Choking Hazards to Avoid By AMY SINATRA AYRES | Article Featured on VetStreet Tennis balls, sticks and steak bones may be some of your dog’s favorite things. But many well-intentioned owners don’t realize that these items — and other things they may typically give their dogs — can be dangerous. . . . → Read More: 7 Dog Choking Hazards to Avoid Written by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker | Article Featured on Mercola Pets It won’t be long before the weather begins to warm up, ushering in the “season of shedding” for dog parents, many of whom, up to their eyeballs in pet hair, will ask, “What can I do to keep my dog from shedding . . . → Read More: Bad Advice for Pet Hair, Almost Never Recommended By Robert Preidt If you get medications online for your pets, be careful, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautions. . . . → Read More: Be Wary of Shopping for Pet Meds Online By Dr. Karen Shaw Becker They’re small, colorful, they live in water and children usually beg to have at least one, growing up. If you didn’t have one yourself, it’s probably you know someone who has. Yes, we’re talking about goldfish, but the sad fact is, very few children (and many adults) are adept . . . → Read More: Most People Are Badly Mistaken About How to Help These Little Creatures Thrive Article By Dr. Becker | Featured on Mercola Pets Bringing a new pet into the family is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There’s so much to remember and do to make your new animal companion’s homecoming a joyful and positive experience, it can be easy to overlook something – even . . . → Read More: 10 Pet-Proofing Steps for New Dog Parents By Dr. Karen Shaw Becker | Article Featured on Mercola Pets Sadly, I’ve lost count of how many years pet obesity has been on the rise, along with all the disorders that inevitably result when animals are overfed and under-exercised. . . . → Read More: This Pet Health Bombshell Should Horrify You, yet Almost Everyone Ignores It By Sarah Wooten, DVM | Article Featured on PetMD In humans, a hemorrhoid is defined as a swollen blood vessel in the lower rectum or anus. They can be internal or protrude externally, and can range from very painful to mildly uncomfortable—a real pain in the you know where. . . . → Read More: Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids? The holidays are filled with joy, laughter and time spent with family and friends. In the bustle of the season, however, it’s easy to forget these festivities aren’t always pet friendly. Purina veterinarian Dr. Zara Boland explains which holiday foods, décor and more pose a risk to pets. She also offers expert holiday pet . . . → Read More: 5 Holiday Safety Tips for Pets Article Featured on PetHelpful Worms are one of the most common health problems for a dog. Fortunately, most cases are also very treatable. Since your dog can’t speak English, you need to be vigilant and watch for any unusual behavior. Unfortunately some types of worms do not cause noticeable symptoms until they dog’s health . . . → Read More: How to Tell If Your Dog Has Worms |
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