How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean When They Hate the Toothbrush
By Michalis Platellas Most dogs want nothing to do with a toothbrush. You corner them,…
How to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean When They Hate the Toothbrush
By Michalis Platellas Most dogs want nothing to do with a toothbrush. You corner them, they clamp their jaw shut, and the whole thing becomes a wrestling match nobody wins. So the brush goes back in the drawer, guilt sets in, and the plaque keeps quietly building along the gumline.
Caster Bean Snack Almost Kills Shepherd
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 14, 2026) – When River wants to get her family’s attention, the Dutch Shepherd usually finds something close by to chew on to get noticed. When that item is a castor bean pod, however, it leads to a trip to the pet emergency hospital instead of playtime.
Chronic Conditions in Pets are the Most Common {and Expensive}
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Every year, millions of pets visit the vet—but what’s actually behind those unexpected appointments? Nationwide® analyzed the more than 3.3 million pet insurance claims submitted for dogs and cats from its more than one million insured pets to uncover the real health issues most likely to disrupt a family’s routine and budget.Â
Focus on Heart Disease in Pets for Heart Month
Surrey, BC – February is recognized as Heart Month, a time when Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Surrey highlights the importance of cardiovascular health for dogs and cats. Pet heart health plays a significant role in lifespan, comfort, and quality of life, particularly as animals age.
Killing Pets With Kindness: Overweight Dogs and Cats
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As families refocus on routines early in the year, veterinarians say it’s an ideal time to take a closer look at their pets’ nutrition and activity levels.
Vet: Watch for These Symptoms of Bird Flu in Your Cat
SURREY, BC – As avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu (H5N1), continues to circulate in wild bird populations across British Columbia, Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Surrey is addressing growing questions from local pet owners about potential risks to cats.
Dogs on Antibiotics Probably Need These Natural Supplements
Natural treatments can’t always replace standard medical treatments, nor should they. If your veterinarian suggests your dog requires antibiotics to recover, chances are you should listen to them. That said, you can use natural supplements to help offset or treat the negative side effects of antibiotics, while supporting your best friend’s digestive system, immune system,…
Ancient Dogs of all Shapes and Sizes Roamed with Humans
By Kylie M. Cairns, Research Fellow in Canid and Wildlife Genomics, UNSW Sydney and Melanie Fillios, Professor, Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs…
Perfect Pet Presents 2025
We’ve brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season! Each winning product includes a link so you can easily find it online. These products were chosen from brand, merchant or PR company submissions, based on quality, value, and natural features when applicable. Products we can’t…
Research Confirms Clay Can Naturally Protect Us From Toxins
By Courtney Price, VMBS Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University | Vet Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, October 2, 2025 — From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water, and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of…
