What Is Quality of Life For Pets?
Dr. Phil Zeltzman discusses what, exactly, constitutes quality of life for pets.
How Many Litter Boxes Do I Need?
While it seems trivial, an unclean litter box can result in serious behavioral and medical problems in cats, such as spraying!
Reptiles 101
Some people love them. Others fear them. Regardless, most of us would agree that they are at least very interesting to look at.
The Top 5 Cat Toxins
While the majority of poisoning calls to Pet Poison Helpline involve dogs, almost 10% of the calls are from cat owners.
January Is A Great Time To Talk About Eye Health!
Dogs and cats, like their human companions, can develop a variety of eye problems. Since pets can’t tell us if their vision is blurry or if their eyes hurt, it is our job to become familiar with common pet eye conditions and learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of an eye issue.
January Is National Adopt a Rescued Bird Month!
There are thousands of abandoned, homeless birds in need of adoption, and with the aid of the Internet, you can actually see and learn about them without ever leaving your house.
Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have
Getting a new pet is a big deal and everyone knows it’s important to get off to a good start. So besides buying supplies and making your home pet-safe, what else should you be doing if you’re adding a new, furry, four-legged member to the family? As a veterinarian, it’s a question I’m often asked by prospective pet parents.
Pet First Aid: Build Your Own Pet First Aid Kit
Building your own pet first aid kit; you’ll be glad you did.
When to Take Your Cat to the ER
Ah, cats. We love ‘em, but less so at two a.m. when they’re dry-heaving all over our carpet. What if your cat still continues to vomit multiple times all night? When do you decide to bring your cat into the ER?
Why Do Pooches Eat Poop?
You might think that such a foul habit points something abnormal such as a nutritional deficiency or that it means Fido’s not getting enough to eat, but according to Hart, that’s not true.