It is the start of a new year, and people's thoughts often turn to diet and exercise, making up for holiday indulgences. But there are more things to consider than ... Read More

I don't recommend getting a new pet during the stressful holidays or giving pets as gifts to unsuspecting recipients, but if you do your homework first, you may want to ... Read More

It has been a wild year for weather! It is winter in the northern hemisphere, and winter can be hard on pets; just as it is for their human counterparts. ... Read More

The acronym GME stands for Granulomatous MeningoEncephalomyelitis, a disease of the brain and spinal cord. Read this FAQ to learn about common symptoms and prognosis for this disease.

LULU0007 asks: "My cat is going on 21 years old. She is still somewhat active, has a good appetite, and seems to feel fine. She has been eating a LOT ... Read More

Your otherwise healthy dog comes in from the backyard, a swim or a day playing with dog friends and you are shocked to find that he can't lift his tail ... Read More

MALOOKIE asks: "My 4-month (15-week) old kitten ate half of a red balloon yesterday. I have been checking his bowel movement(s) since then and I believe that most of the ... Read More

Guest author Lianne McLeod (Guide to Exotic Pets) notes that the beginning of week 12 marked the dogs being completely weaned off their prednisone and doing well. Only a short ... Read More

KDMK asks: "I am hoping to get some advice for stethoscopes for vet students. My sister and brother-in-law are both starting vet med in Sydney soon and my family ... Read More

People often ask: Is my pet really sick, or can it wait? Or: I don't know what to do - I don't have enough money for an emergency vet. What ... Read More

Cats and string seem to go together, made popular by images and toys through time. Likewise, dogs may be tempted to eat string or similar materials. As harmless as it ... Read More

Catnip is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family Labiatae. Catnip is known in scientific nomenclature as "Nepeta cataria". The plant is a weed-like mint that is now native ... Read More

Simba and Asia are guest author Lianne McLeod's dogs, and she is continuing her Dermatology Diary, chronicling her dogs extremely itchy skin and hair loss. The dogs are now being ... Read More

JEANNEMATSON asks: "Our sweet 12 year old dog, Friskie, has terminal cancer, so we are facing the decision to euthanize her. We have been through this ordeal before 8 years ... Read More

Is pet insurance worth it for your pet? What is the difference between an insurance plan and a wellness plan? Are pre-existing conditions or senior animals covered? Find out what ... Read More

This new quiz features questions from FAQs, the veterinary glossary and Quick Tips recently published on this site. Test your knowledge on topics such as grape toxicity, bile acid testing, ... Read More

According to the Exotic Pets Guide Lianne McLeod, it is surprisingly easy to mistake a molting hermit crab for a dead hermit crab; especially when they molt on the surface. ... Read More

Recombinant vaccine technology allows for safer vaccination for our pets with less risk of disease or allergic reaction and better protection from natural disease. What exactly is a recombinant vaccine? ... Read More

SCONANT30 asks: "I need a quick way to rid my dog of fleas. Any suggestions for a quick and easy way to end this problem for good? My goal is ... Read More

This week, guest author Lianne McLeod (Guide for Exotic Pets) continues the Dermatology Diary of her two itchy dogs, Simba and Asia. This week, the dogs are being weaned off ... Read More

Have you ever asked what you can do to get rid of that "doggie" odor in your pet? It may not be as simple as changing the shampoo you use. ... Read More