News of shelters and rescue groups overflowing with unwanted dogs, cats and other pets is a daily occurrence now. The shelter crisis has escalated in this troubled economy; many people ... Read More

CATGIRLNYC asks: "My cat of 4 years has begun to vomit every time he eats wet food. This would happen occasionally but now in the last 2 weeks or so ... Read More

Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary recall of Special Kitty® Gourmet Blend dry cat food sold at Wal-Mart stores in 15 states. The recall was initiated following a positive test ... Read More

Halloween is, by default, a scary holiday. Not only are pets at risk from eating something they shouldn't (i.e. chocolate or their cute new Halloween costume!), they are also at ... Read More

Fall is a great time for a hike with your dog. Beware of plant "invaders" though. As grasses and weeds dry out and seeds begin to scatter, this can mean ... Read More

From the VetMed Forum: BUDDIESMOM asks "I have an 8-year old rat terrier and all she does is scratch herself. She scratches so bad on her legs that she is ... Read More

Learn what types of things should people consider before breeding pets. Sometimes a "great deal" on a "purebred" pet may not turn out to be so great after paying additional ... Read More

Pet guardians can never be too cautious, in my opinion. Last month I wrote about odd and interesting cases; stories that are both interesting and entertaining. Cases like this are ... Read More

This is a story from a while ago, but the message is as true today as it was when it was written; shelter dog (and cat!) adoption not only ... Read More

Due to the current economic troubles, more pets than ever are being abandoned in foreclosed homes and at shelters. Today, October 16, the About.com Cats site, Exotic Pets site and the ... Read More

Some of you may remember my first Sophie the Dog story from 2002. It started out simple enough. I wanted to help animals in need; animals waiting for adoption at ... Read More

Knishntell asks: "My dog started grinding his teeth the other day. What is this all about, and what can be done about it? He is between 5 & 6 years ... Read More

Welcome to the twilight time. That bittersweet time when you know that the end is near, the time to say goodbye is at hand, but you are left wondering: "how ... Read More

CHICAGOLAW wrote: "I was recently at the vet's office because my 2 year old Golden was acting a little lethargic. After doing an X-ray we discovered that my dog ... Read More

While we're deciding whether or not to initiate that big home remodeling project, we think about many things--cost, timeframe, and the misery we will have to endure before it is ... Read More

A new kitten! Welcome to the family. Along with shopping for all of the "new necessary" items like food, dishes and litter boxes, be sure to schedule in some time ... Read More

Zeus the Maltese finally made it home to his family, one year after disappearing from his yard. His family and their friends and neighbors searched the area, but after several ... Read More

TMR7171 asks: "My Dachshund returned from being kenneled for the weekend with what we thought was an injury to her leg. When I picked her up on Monday evening, the ... Read More

Is it OK to vaccinate your pet if she is pregnant or may be pregnant? What about if she is nursing? Will the kittens (or puppies) be harmed? The answers ... Read More