By Andrey Volkov When a beloved dog or cat enters the last stage of a chronic illness or old age, most articles focus on medical checklists: appetite, mobility, breathing rate. These are useful, but they miss something families notice first and trust least, the small natural comfort behaviors that tell you whether a pet still…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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…
By Tom Melville New UNSW-led research confirms man’s best friend is at risk from human-induced climate change.
