Heartworm is a disease that's transmitted through mosquito bites. It has actually been diagnosed in dogs in all 50 states. In order to protect your pet, it's important to separate fact from fiction. Here are three common myths about heartworm and the straight facts....

You may be worried about how to keep your pet safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following three facts will help you and your pet stay safe and healthy during these troubling times. #1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19 information While you...

With warmer weather in the forecast, you’re itching to get outdoors to play and soak up some sun with your pooch. If you’re not careful, you and your pet may also be itching for other reasons—external parasites. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are hardy...

Thunderstorms may seem exciting and even nostalgic for many of us, but for our pets, it's a whole different story. Pets can be very sensitive to crashing thunder, bright lightning, howling winds, and changes in barometric pressure. They'll want to seek out...

Although cats and small dogs may have similar calorie requirements, the similarity ends there. Dogs have evolved to handle starchy carbs, while cats still need to subsist primarily on a meat-based diet. Your feline friend is an obligate carnivore, meaning...

Cats commonly suffer from a unique dental condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, or FORLs, which appear at or near the tooth base. Although the exact cause is unknown, research has shown that these tooth erosions are not cavities, which...

The eighth annual National Train Your Dog Month will focus on training the family dog with basic, everyday manners—sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash, wait, and coming when called. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers is offering free...

It’s no secret that mental and physical health are tied closely together in people, and the same holds true for pets. Many pets who suffer from boredom, anxiety, fear, and stress are prone to physical medical conditions caused by mental health issues. Here...

It’s that time of year, and kids everywhere are completing their holiday wish lists, hoping Santa missed all those naughty moments and will deliver a puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. But, whether your little one was naughty or nice, there are some...

With the colder months approaching, humans are not the only ones who can catch the flu, your dog can too! Coughing canine? Drowsy doggie? As cases of canine influenza (dog flu) have been confirmed in an increasing number of U.S. states, many dog caretakers...