Sadly, millions of animals are in need of food, shelter and a loving home. Stories of animals being surrendered or abandoned by their owners are becoming commonplace in these tough ... Read More

Oliver the cat is back with the official weighing in information and a look at some (of the many) foods in his cat food pantry. New Additions to the ProjectI am ... Read More

I recently wrote about taking a few moments to reflect about what our pets teach us. The focus always seems to be on what we should be teaching our pets, ... Read More

Several brands of dog biscuits are now included on the ongoing peanut butter and peanut paste recall. To date, pet supply retailer PetSmart has removed 12 peanut-based pet treats as ... Read More

SOCKEYE119 asks: "We have had our "rescued" dog for two weeks now and things are going well. When we received the pet and vet info, I expected to see something ... Read More

Winter boots are essential wear for humans to provide traction and protection on snow and ice. Our pets need special care and attention for their feet during harsh weather, too. ... Read More

This FAQ looks at a common problem, especially for dogs: worn down teeth. What causes teeth to wear, and what should you do about worn down teeth in your pet? Photo ... Read More

Just like human children, puppies and kittens lose their baby teeth. These teeth are also called "milk teeth" or in medical terminology, deciduous teeth. Whatever the name, the process is ... Read More

A viewer recently noticed that two of her dog's teeth became loose after a vigorous game of tug-o-war. Will the teeth "tighten up" again, or stay loose? Learn about loose ... Read More

CINDYKITTRIDGE asks: "My 8 year old yellow lab is in great shape and very healthy. She has been eating the same food all of her life. The last two ... Read More

Scooting is most commonly caused by anal sac inflammation or infection. Anal sacs are located on either side of the anus. They contain a very smelly, oily substance that is ... Read More

Many vets can diagnose this condition with one quick whiff of the nose upon entering the exam room. Learn about ear infections, also known as otitis externa, and how can ... Read More

A VetMed Viewer asks: "My American Bulldog has a chronic ear fungus that he scratches at and it is infected and keeps filling up with blood. He's been to the ... Read More

POCHACCO78 asks: "I have a 8 year old golden retriever, Dusty. He is constantly licking himself, day in and day out. I read online that someone took their dog to ... Read More

orking with animals requires a love of animals and the knowledge of how to work with and take care of them. People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary ... Read More

VetMed Forum member NATEWEH asks what would cause his dog's lips to have sores and ulcers. Antibacterial mouth rinses and new dog dishes have been tried, but to no avail. ... Read More

Most dogs love playing in the snow, including rooting around in the white stuff with their nose. Snow nose isn't something that happens only in wintery climates, though. Learn about ... Read More

My 19 year old cat just died in our home. I had made an appointment to have him put down the next day but he didn't make it that ... Read More

A few weeks ago, we met Oliver the cat, who belongs to my editor, Bonnie. Oliver had his first weigh-in at 17 pounds (7.7 kilograms). I will be working with ... Read More

Veterinary Medicine Forum member TBOOTIP2 writes: "I would like to share a story. My pet was not quite herself, sullen, not as active but having no problems with bladder/bowel or ... Read More