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Category: Pet Health
It Is NOT Safe to Give Your Dog Ibuprofen — Here’s Why
There is no safe ibuprofen (Advil) dosage for dogs. It is dangerous. In fact, even Tylenol and aspirin can be unsafe. Here’s what you need to know.
6 Causes of Dog Dandruff (And How to Treat It)
Can dogs get dandruff? Yes, dogs, like us, are susceptible to this skin condition. Possible causes of dog dandruff include seborrhea or even dry air.
Why Your Old Cat Yowls All the Time (Especially at Night)
Elderly cats who begin to yowl loudly may be suffering from something serious but treatable. Here’s what you should know.
How to Give Medicine to a Cat (Yes, Even to a Difficult Cat)
Hard truth: There is no “one technique” that enables all people to give pills to all cats. Here’s my best advice.
3 Ways to Treat Your Pet’s Minor Wounds at Home
Harmful disinfectants can make at-home medical care tricky to navigate.
Tail Amputation: Why It’s Sometimes Necessary, and What to Expect
When an injured tail cannot be repaired or won’t heal, the veterinarian may have to resort to tail amputation.
The Best Way to Treat Fleas
No matter how advanced or safe flea products become, people still let the problem get out of hand. Here’s my examination into the best way to treat fleas.
Acana, Blue Buffalo, Taste of the Wild: 16 Brands Named in FDA Probe
There are very few answers yet in the investigation into certain pet foods and heart problems in dogs and cats. Here’s what we do know.
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Addison’s is a hormonal disease — and it can get complicated to explain, but my goal in this article is to make it as easy to understand as possible.
Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Problems in Cats: What You Need to Know
Usually hyperthyroidism presents with a skinny, hyperactive old cat with a ravenous appetite. But not always.
Allergies in Pets: Dog Itching? Cat Itching? Here’s Our Expert Guide.
It’s heartbreaking to see your dog or cat go through the misery that’s caused by allergies in pets. Start your research with this expert guide.
Relax, Your Cat Is Probably Not Sleeping “Too Much” (Here’s Why)
Most cats sleep around 16 hours a day, with kittens and seniors snoozing even longer than that.
How Do Dogs Hear So Well? (Frequencies of Up to 45,000 Hz!)
With smell being the most important sense of canines, the second most important is the sense of hearing. So, how do dogs hear so well?
Is It Time to Euthanize Your Pet? Here’s How to Determine Quality of Life.
The decision to euthanize a pet is not an easy one to make, but there can be other factors for and against the procedure.