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.
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
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.
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,…
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…
By the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Between going on walks, running to the door, and jumping on the couch, many dogs spend most of their day on their feet. But when a dog’s routine suddenly slows down, owners might not realize that the problem could be related to their…
Dogs can suffer from chronic bladder infections, leading to long-term use of medication and antibiotics. Toy breeds and females are more susceptible, but all dogs can be plagued by repeated infections.
Scientific studies are often lacking for natural supplements, leaving us with anecdotal evidence and little else. The health benefits of coconut Oil, however, have been studied quite extensively. We understand that proof at the scientific level is important to pet parents, as they try to navigate the natural health minefield. To that end, we searched…
August 23, 2023 – Missouri – While the respiratory and digestive systems of canines have previously been studied independently, researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have been investigating the interplay between disorders in either of these systems for the last decade. One of their most recent studies supports a strong…
By Christy Mara We love our dogs so much, and we can only thank modern technology for the medical procedures and pharmaceuticals that help us deal with the health conditions they go through throughout their lives.
