By Edmundo Benzaquen Most articles on natural pet remedies focus on which herbs help and which oils to avoid. That part matters, and it’s well documented elsewhere. What gets skipped almost entirely is what happens after you’ve made or bought a safe, well-formulated tincture or balm: how you store it, and whether that storage is…
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.
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.
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.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — If your dog or cat could talk, they’d tell you when something hurts. Until then, it’s important for pet owners to keep an eye on any subtle changes in their dog or cat’s routine that might signal chronic health conditions.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With wildfire smoke creating poor air quality across parts of the Midwest, East Coast and New England in recent days and expected in the days to come, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding the public that wildfire smoke can pose serious health risks not only to…
By Tom Melville New UNSW-led research confirms man’s best friend is at risk from human-induced climate change.
Raw feeding (sometimes referred to as a BARF diet) is a growing trend among pet parents who want to provide a more natural diet for their cats and dogs. The idea is simple, feed pets the way their wild ancestors ate: raw meat, bones and organs, often with a few fruits and vegetables thrown in.
Some of the natural tick products and recommendations out there are nothing short of alarming. Many aren’t doing their homework before selling or recommending products containing natural ingredients that can harm (or even kill) some animals. They often assume if they’re safe for humans, they must be safe for animals. Others research the functionality of…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visits to the veterinarian—whether planned or unplanned—are a part of caring for any four-legged family members. Nationwide® analyzed its database of more than one million insured pets to determine the top conditions affecting dogs and cats.
