These household plants could cause kidney failure, seizures, and even death for cats and dogs. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Martin Meissner PA Do you smell that? Spring is in the air, and so are dangers to your cat and dog. Every year, the Animal Poison Control Center is flooded with calls from pet owners whose animals … Read more
When it comes to dogs, vaccination is paramount early on, along with periodic booster doses afterwards. The full range of puppy vaccinations begin from as early as 6-8 weeks of age Representational images. Pic/iStock At a time when health has finally become a matter of priority for many, especially after the pandemic hit our lives. … Read more
A Bengaluru hotel was in the news when it adopted an abandoned St. Bernard and designated him the Chief Happiness Officer. The pet-friendly The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore, which rescued the injured dog and nursed him back to health, has named him Burney. The four-legged mascot who sports an ID card is now a favorite of … Read more
Every week at the vet hospital we encounter distraught pet parents facing a medical emergency. Sadly, sometimes the pet owners have not budgeted for the unexpected when it comes to pet ownership. Many people save up hundreds or even thousands of dollars to purchase their dream pet. Very excited over the extravagant purchase, they head … Read more
Doggone it, Chewy, you’re going to make us cry. The online retailer for a variety of pet items apparently knows how to get to our feels: There’s a longstanding practice at the company to acknowledge the loss of customers’ pets with flowers or, sometimes, even paintings. That’s what artist Anna Brose learned the other day … Read more
Dear Cathy: During the day, our 1-year-old Pomeranian is restricted to the entire main floor (using baby gates). She has access to the backyard through a pet door. Whether we are home or not, she goes outside as needed. When she travels with us in our RV, she can be left alone in the air-conditioned … Read more
Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don’t want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet said she would clean his teeth using only essential oils and light. I’m concerned about Moses feeling stressed. What should … Read more
cmannphoto/Getty Images/iStockphoto We love our dogs, but the cost of food, waste bags, treats, toys and the many other items we enjoy spoiling them with can certainly get expensive. The proof is in the stats: the US pet industry will reach $109.6 billion by the end of this year. Dog owners can expect to contribute … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has comprehensive guidelines on how to safely handle pet food—but new research published in the journal Plos One has found that less than 5% of pet owners are aware of these practices. For the study, veterinary nutritionists at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine surveyed 417 … Read more
Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your favorite? Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity Dog breeds that are consistently popular Updated 23 hours ago Which do you like better, cats or dogs? If you chose dogs, you’re … Read more