Halloween is scary -- for people and for pets. There are many pet hazards related to this October holiday; some are well-known (i.e. the dangers of chocolate overindulgence), and some ... Read More

Some say only animals that you can touch and pet, like cats or dogs, are truly pets. What is your opinion -- do you think your fish qualify as pets? ... Read More

GFONG273 asks: "My 9 month old Beagle has been randomly yelping, as if she is in pain, for about 3 to 4 months now. At times her yelps are a ... Read More

My senior cat Herman Quinn was recently diagnosed as hyperthyroid. He did not have the typical signs of a ravenous appetite and increased energy; Herman had seemed to grow ... Read More

Black cats are as much part of Halloween lore as ghosts and goblins are. Unfortunately, black cats (and all cats) in "real life" may also be at risk for their ... Read More

HEARTSY asks: "Can someone tell me if animals grow and develop mentally and physically at night when they are sleeping or during the day when they are up running around. ... Read More

How long is a dog pregnant for? Do female dogs experience menopause? What health benefits can be gained from spaying (ovariohysterectomy) surgery? Learn the answers to these questions and more ... Read More

Good dental health is more than just fresh breath. This recent post in the VetMed forum prompted the Quick Tips for Dental Health for this week.

Your pet may or may not show obvious signs of pain with dental disease. Therefore, it is important to be aware of these possible signs to get your pet the ... Read More

I had my 6 year old chihuahua's teeth cleaned last week, she has had bad breath for a year or so, I dont just mean bad I mean, it smelled ... Read More

This subject has been coming up quite a bit in the VetMed forums lately. Having to make the decision to end a pet's life is never easy. This FAQ focuses ... Read More

PHILLIPFL asks: "How will I know when it's time to put my cat down? Surely, forced feeding or/slow starvation can't be humane. Do they ever go in their quietly, in ... Read More

Many people are over-scheduled and short on time these days. I know that I am often wishing for more hours in the day. For some pet owners, scheduling an additional ... Read More

Did you know that ferrets are susceptible to human influenza virus too? That means if you have symptoms of influenza you should limit contact with your ferret until you are ... Read More

Diseases of the thyroid gland are common in dogs and cats (humans, too). Dogs with thyroid disease are more commonly hypothyroid and cats with thyroid disease are more commonly hyperthyroid. ... Read More

SQUIGGY1997 asks: "The other day I caught my dog with a dead, half chewed up rat in his mouth. I may have touched it too, until I realized he had ... Read More

Catnip is a plant that is part of the mint family and known by cat lovers as a common "fill" for many types of cat toys. Cats react to catnip ... Read More

JAY.ASTADOG writes: "My husband and I got our dog Asta in March. He was a Norwegian Elkhound. Although I've never been fond of dogs, I LOVED him so much! He ... Read More