The holidays are a busy time and (hopefully) a fun and festive time. As people get busier, the pets are sometimes overlooked -- the normal "pet routine" is often stretched. ... Read More

Please resist the temptation to buy pets as presents this year without doing extensive "pre-purchase" research! A few years ago, my sister purchased a hermit crab at the mall because ... Read More

KELLEC writes: "I live in an apartment complex and one of the residents in a neighboring building keeps her two dogs (a German Shepherd and I think a mixed breed) ... Read More

Many dog owners have been startled to find a wet spot on the floor or bed after a pet gets up after a nap. The dog is usually feeling fine ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving! Dietary moderation isn't what Thanksgiving is known for, but hopefully people will be able to exercise a bit more control with their pet's diets. Overindulgence can have serious consequences ... Read More

This is an anatomical term that is common to animals and to humans. There are several different types of sphincters in the body, from head to tail. Find out more ... Read More

Equine specialists are encouraging those who handle horses to wash their hands and grooming tools frequently. The staph bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus) lives in the ... Read More

Necropsy is a word that can stress me out. Is a familiar-sounding word -- do you think you know the meaning? Read this entry to find out! This Veterinary Glossary ... Read More

Fleas are always a popular topic in the forums, year round! Here are a couple of questions from this week. Can you freeze fleas? MJSTRICK9 asks: "I have fleas in my home ... Read More

In veterinary circles, separation anxiety is a term most often thought of as a "dog problem", but cats can suffer from this condition, too. What signs are seen with separation ... Read More

Despite the laid-back outward appearance (i.e. frequent cat naps) of many cats, having a "stressed out" cat is not something most owners worry about. Cats can become stressed by many ... Read More

I love quizzes and I love birds! This is a beautiful quiz -- filled with eye-catching photos -- featuring all types of birds from Laura Klappenbach, Guide to Animals / ... Read More

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and difficult to train, so how does one go about reducing stress in a cat? In addition to the tips mentioned in the ... Read More

Some people seem to believe that exotic pets, especially reptiles, will be fine if returned to the wild when they become difficult to care for properly. However, releasing pets to ... Read More

This is Part I of a new topic, "cats and stress". AJANSEN1 writes: "My 4 year old black female long haired domestic cat is losing the fur on her belly ... Read More

This is a common question, although not usually by this name. Learn more about stress and this haircoat condition in this new Veterinary Glossary entry.

Cats Guide Franny Syufy received an interesting question from a viewer recently: "Do cats purr when they are alone?" That simple question was the seed for an interesting article exploring ... Read More

While there are norms for each species, age, breed, and so on, each animal will have their own set of "normal" parameters and behaviors. If you feel that your pet ... Read More

Last week my neighbor called to ask about her puppy's "extra fangs", and this week someone is asking about the same thing in the VetMed forum. Like humans, dogs and ... Read More

Halloween is over, but I have had my own pet scares lately -- that being my senior cat, Herman Quinn, recently diagnosed as hyperthyroid. On top of that, we were ... Read More