As many pet owners know, fireworks and thunder storms can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Are your animals afraid of loud noises? Please cast your vote below. ... Read More

Giardia is a one-celled protozoan parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many animals. When this parasite produces a diarrheal disease in animals, it is called Giardiasis. Learn about ... Read More

I attended a seminar presented by Pfizer Animal Health, and their research showed that people forget to take their own medications just as often as they forget to give their ... Read More

As we protect our pets against heatstroke, we also have to keep in mind another summer danger: sunburn. White animals and those that have a hair cut or naturally thin ... Read More

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses spread between animals and pets. These illnesses can be in the form of viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal or parasite infections. Have you experienced a zoonotic disease? ... Read More

Ringworm derives its name from the classic red, round "worm like" lesion seen on human skin that is infected. It is not a worm though; it is a fungus that ... Read More

Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterial "germ" we encounter every day. It is found on our skin and nasal tissue. The methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a more serious form ... Read More

Overweight cats are especially susceptible to a disease called Hepatic Lipidosis (also known as Fatty Liver) if they stop eating due to disease, illness, stress or injury. This condition is ... Read More

The "how will I know it is time" question is a common one for vets and one of the most common questions asked on this site. Of course, there isn't ... Read More

Many dogs love to chew on corn cobs -- the taste of the salt, butter, and bits of corn, plus they are just fun to chew. However... corn cobs can ... Read More

My friend Franny Syufy, Guide to Cats at About.com is having a "Cutest Cat Contest," and I have agreed to be a judge. I am not sure if I can ... Read More

Itching, scratching, and hair loss are very common problems for many pets, both dogs and cats. Fleas, allergies, parasites and immune problems are often to blame. A thorough veterinary examination ... Read More

Sometimes pet owners are unsure if they should take their pet to the vet. Other times, they know that their pet needs to be seen by their vet, but worry ... Read More

I write often about keeping our dog and cat pets cool, but what about "other" pets? Exotic pets such as reptiles rely on external temperatures to regulate their body temperatures, ... Read More

The living isn't always easy if you are overheated, ate too much, or suffer from parasites. Have you experienced summer-related pet problems? Can you offer words of advice to prevent ... Read More

Summertime and the living is easy. Or is it? Summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and longer days with our pets, but seasonal caution is advised. This ... Read More

I wrote about Darby in May as part of a spotlight on planning for pet care. Darby was "orphaned" after her owner died while on vacation. Her story was heard ... Read More

The opinions, comments and tips from viewers greatly enrich this site. See what viewers have to say on a variety of veterinary and pet health topics, and add in your ... Read More

Curious pets and auto-run paper shredding machines are a dangerous mix, and pet tongues getting caught in shredders is a messy emergency. This type of story surfaces every so often ... Read More

No one likes to hear the "C" word - cancer. But today the news is good. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has approved the first ... Read More

Summer is here and all of the family members are out enjoying the great weather. Keep the carefree days of summer carefree. Learn safety tips for around the pool, during ... Read More

Finding a lump or bump on your pet can be scary. The first thing to do is to check with your veterinarian. Some lumps are urgent and warrant immediate biopsy ... Read More