What is "dietary indiscretion"? This is a veterinary term used when an animal eats something it shouldn't. With spring here, more people and pets are out and about, and dogs ... Read More

Learn about the most common skin ailments affecting pets, from the pet health team at Farnam Pet Products. Learn the differences between allergies, hot spots, parasites and pyoderma in pets.

SARAHANDCADET asks: "Well it's that time of year again, and I guess the fleas are out in full force. So I went out and bought flea shampoo, flea drops, and ... Read More

Planning ahead and basic first aid knowledge can make a huge difference in times of emergencies. Knowing how to take care of an injured pet or animal (and what each ... Read More

The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) announces its 11th annual writing competition for published writers, photographers and editors in print, online and broadcast media. Awards and medallions are offered in ... Read More

POOKAGIRLY asks: "My 8-year-old spayed DSH female cat, Sinead, has been diagnosed with hepatitis. The reason I'm posting here is because I hope there are other people out there who ... Read More

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has announced that April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. What constitutes abuse? How does one define "neglect"? These ... Read More

When you are going to be in a tick infested area, you dress appropriately, right? Now your dog can too! Guest author Tina Janke describes the new K9 Top Coat ... Read More

Bluedog1300 asks: "Our two year old Australian Cattle Dog Rosie has been quite lame on a front leg for a month now. Recent Xrays have shown nothing structurally wrong, ... Read More

Pamaz asks: "We recently rescued a dog with major mammary tumors. Being a senior rescue, we see this ALL the time with unspayed females. However, our rescue vet said he ... Read More

Skin irritations and minor injuries increase in the spring and summer months due to increased outdoor activity and blooming insect populations. The staff at Farnam Pet Products offers this information ... Read More

HUSKYDAWG asks: "I've been working hard at the pre-veterinary program and hope to apply in fall 2005. I've also played the drums since I was 13 and always dreamed ... Read More

Hide the chocolate bunnies! Updated Veterinary Q & A discussing the toxicity of chocolate in pets.

A common question (and worry) of cat owners relates to black spots that just seem to "appear" on the lips, nose and eye margins, especially on orange colored cats. What ... Read More

After 15 years of providing public relations and marketing expertise for others, Gina DePinto has started her own marketing firm specializing in the pet and equine industry.

A few unsettling truths about parasites - fleas, ticks and more - affecting pets and people.