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Dog Behavior Help! My Dog Eats Poop, Why? Disgusting to us humans, “coprophagy” or the act of eating fecal matter, is a common dog behavior—so when you see your dog snacking out of the litter box or stopping for a midwalk nosh, understand that this is in his nature. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Should I Worry if My Cat's Poop Has Blood or Mucus? Learn if blood or mucus in your cat's poop is anything to worry about. What could blood and mucus in cat poop be warning you of? Read More > |
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A Vet's Life What's My Dog's Poop Personality? Does your dog poop with a distinct dog poop personality? Find out how Dr. Ward might categorize it. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Salmonella and Your Dog 101 Learn where Salmonella may lurk, and how to protect your dog. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cat Diarrhea: When is it Serious and How Do I Stop It? Learn when diarrhea in cats should be considered an emergency. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care What To Do if Your Cat Just Seems Off There is a term, ADR, that vets like to use when a pet comes in with vague signs or symptoms. The term means, "Ain't Doin' Right." Learn more about this "medical" term and what it means to your vet. Read More > |
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Cat Behavior Why Do Cats Run from the Litter Box After Pooping? What does a veterinarian have to say about why some cats run from the litter box? You'll be surprised by the answer. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care What’s the Diagnostic Value of a Litter Box? You're litter box can be the key to understanding if your cat has a medical problem, a behavioral problem or just about any other type of problem. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Could My Kitten Have Intestinal Parasites? You may be surprised at the common parasites your cat is bringing into your home. Common parasites include roundworms, coccidia and tapeworms. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 5 Things Veterinarians Can Learn from Dog Poop What can a poop sample tell your veterinarian about your dog’s health? As it turns out, a lot! Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Five Things Veterinarians Love about Poop Samples Veterinarians have to deal with poop on a daily basis. Learn how they turn it from a chore into a passion. Read More > |