As your our gets older, some changes are inevitable -- a few more gray hairs, slower gait, perhaps more finicky or more reluctant to have the routine changed. Some changes, ... Read More

BORIS1953 asks: "I have a 15 year old Dobie who was in relatively good health until recently when he started acting strange such as moving the freezer and trying to ... Read More

This tip was actually the reason that I wrote the "Ways to Save Money on Pet Care and Vet Bills" article. I then got involved with other ways to save ... Read More

Most people are aware that the size of a ball is important when considering a dog toy; too small and there is a risk of ingestion. But what about the ... Read More

Last week we learned about Trupanion pet health insurance, and this week, viewers can learn about the Canadian sister company, Vetinsurance. Melissa Kowalchuk, a representative from Vetinsurance, answers the same ... Read More

DARRYLDAWKINS asks: "I have a 10 year old chocolate lab who is showing signs of hip dysplasia. He has a lot of trouble getting in and out of our RV ... Read More

Shelley will be attending the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the class of 2012. Shelley has decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming ... Read More

Hot spots are a common skin problem, but that doesn't mean that they should be overlooked or ignored! Hot spots can happen at any time of the year, with the ... Read More

A recent forum post poses an interesting question. In the case of an injured animal, who has legal control over the pet, the owner or the vet? The scenario: the owner's ... Read More

Cats all over the world have been perfecting their skills at Cat Olympic events, such as Synchronized Sleeping, Power Yawning, Sumo Wrestling, and Broad Jumps. Unlike human Olympics, which are ... Read More

This week, learn about Trupanion Pet Insurance in the continuing pet insurance interview series. To assist pet owners in searching for and evaluating various pet insurance companies, I am ... Read More

GOLDIELOVER asks: "I am an 18 year old girl, who is looking to become a Veterinary technician. I am planning on going to a local county college to get an ... Read More

Being aware of the changes age brings will help owners prepare for optimal pet health in the senior years. This week I highlight a couple of forum post questions (see ... Read More

Why do pets eat grass? It may be normal, some pets seem to like the taste of grass. They not be feeling well and eat grass to vomit. Or they ... Read More

From the VetMed forum - 634SUBMAN asks: "Help! Our baby is 3 years old. a 4.5 pound Yorkie terrier. We just had her teeth cleaned, and about a week later ... Read More

Dog's feet and pads are tough, right? Most people are aware that foot pads can be injured by stepping on something sharp, but what about something hot? Thankfully, most dogs ... Read More

Pets not only require our time and attention, they require our money, too. Food, vaccinations, and veterinary medical care all add up. In today's tough economy, people are rethinking their ... Read More

Most guinea pig owners are pretty familiar with the "wheeking" that guinea pigs do when they are expecting a tasty food treat, but there are lots of other things ... Read More

JAKEPATCH asks: "I have a 9 year old sweet cat that has kidney disease, mild. Recently he has been skipping the litter box, and peeing on anything. No one ... Read More

Rabies is a nearly-always-fatal virus that attacks the nervous system of animals and people. Contrary to what many think, Rabies is still a human health risk. As people are outdoors ... Read More

A viewer asks: "What would continue to cause him to smell and why, after getting bathed weekly, does he get furniture dirty if he only goes outside for short periods ... Read More