Rats! April Showers Bring…Leptospirosis
Spring showers can bring with them more than a gulp of water for your thirsty flower beds. Pets--and their people--can pick up Leptospirosis, a pesky rat-borne viral infection, from puddles and ponds.
Give Your Old Pup a New Treat: Glucosamine for Dogs
A supplement of chondroitin and glucosamine for dogs can ease canine arthritis symptoms and help your aging pup move around with less discomfort. The best part: the natural remedy comes in treat form!
Heed Your Hedges: Plot Before You Plant This Spring
Before digging your flower bed this spring, check out this list of poisonous plants that could impact your pet’s health.
Pet Health: Yes, There’s an App for That
A new iPhone app called MyPetED lets you access your pet’s health and vet records with just one tap. Learn how to get the techie new time saver here.
Are Your Pets’ Expenses Tax Deductible?
Claiming vaccinations, food, and doggie daycare on your taxes sounds too good to be true--and that’s because it is. The truth is that most pet expenses are not tax deductible.
Top Bloggers Share Tips on Keeping Dogs Fit in Winter
Spring is right around the corner, but we’re still sloshing through snow and looking for ways to keep our dogs fit when outdoor exercise has little appeal. Luckily, our blogger friends came to our rescue with some great tips!
Check on Those Chompers: Ensuring Good Pet Dental Health
OK, so they might need flossing, but dogs and cats definitely benefit from pet dental health care. Here’s what you can do to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy and ward off disease.
Westminster Best in Show Winner Works Like a Dog
Want to know what it’s like to be a canine champion? Here’s a peek inside the busy schedule of Hickory, winner of the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
The Best & Worst of Times: How to Budget for Pet Health Care
Planning ahead can tremendously ease the financial burden of pet health care costs, especially late in Fido or Fluffy’s life. Here, we’ll help you start.
Sweets for Her Sweetie: Dog Owner Gets Creative about Debt
When her beloved greyhound became ill, full-time student Samantha Fitzgerald needed a way to pay back thousands of dollars in vet debt. That’s when she rolled up her sleeves, threw on an apron, and started baking batches of her famous macarons.
Unnecessary Roughness: Dealing with Cat Bites and Cat Scratches
Looks can be deceiving: cats may look less menacing than their canine counterparts, but their bites can be equally dangerous. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.
Give a Little to Give a Lot: Canine Blood Drives
For the ultimate in doggie good citizenship, think about nominating your pup to be a blood donor. Dog blood donation is needed now more than ever.
Don’t Share Your Brewski with Bowser
Although it may be tempting to share some holiday cheer, letting your dog have a sip of your drink can be deadly. From ethanol to nutmeg, here’s what you need to avoid.
Doggie Duds: Does Your Pooch Need a Jacket This Winter?
Your Husky can probably do without that fleece-lined dog sweater or those polka-dotted rain booties this winter. Learn the right way to bundle up your pup on the coldest days of the year.
Product Review: PAWfect Smile Pet Dental Pen
Looking for an easy way to keep your pup’s teeth healthy and his breath smelling fresh? We took the PAWfect Smile pet dental pen for a spin.
