If you’ve ever had to give your cat a dose of medicine, you know that it can go sideways quickly. While no cat enjoys the process, some might be more cooperative depending on how the drug is given. For example, some cats tolerate taking pills easier than liquid, while others make the pill-giving process into… Continue reading What to Know About Your Pet’s Medicine
Category: Pets
Medication Errors Happen to Pets, Too
Your dog or cat is sick, and you head to the animal hospital. The veterinarian prescribes medications that you hope will make your pet better. But with pets, as with people, medication errors can happen. ust as the Food and Drug Administration monitors medication errors that affect people, the agency watches out for mistakes that… Continue reading Medication Errors Happen to Pets, Too
Using Flea and Tick Products Safely on Your Pet
Flea bites may be more than an itchy annoyance to some dogs and cats. They can cause flea allergy dermatitis — an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva. And a pet’s constant scratching can lead to permanent hair loss or other skin problems. In severe infestations, fleas feasting on your pet’s blood can lead… Continue reading Using Flea and Tick Products Safely on Your Pet
Keep Your Cats Away from Lilies
Cats are curious creatures by nature. They love to play, jump, and roam around the house or yard, but sometimes their inquisitive personalities get the best of them. They’re just drawn to that beautiful bouquet of stargazer lilies on your kitchen table or the colorful cluster of daylilies in your springtime garden. Lilies are extremely… Continue reading Keep Your Cats Away from Lilies
Living with (and Loving) Senior Pets
I don’t feel good admitting this, but sometimes I’m impatient with my two old dogs, Basil and Rinaldo. Their gait is slow and uncertain. They need help getting in and out of the car. They have to go out more often to relieve themselves, and the really old one, Rinaldo, does not want to go… Continue reading Living with (and Loving) Senior Pets
Why You Shouldn’t Be Giving Your Dog Bones (or Bone Treats)
Many dog owners know not to toss a turkey or chicken bone to their dog; those bones are just too brittle. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the risk goes beyond that, especially when it comes to the “bone treats” you may see at the store. What’s a Bone Treat? FDA has… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Giving Your Dog Bones (or Bone Treats)
The Hormone That Could Explain Your Dog’s Aggression
Dogs who exhibit “leash aggression” – barking, growling or lunging at other dogs while out for a walk – may be influenced by hormones that have not been recognized until now, new research shows. The study, led by the University of Arizona’s Evan MacLean, was published in a special issue of the journal Frontiers in… Continue reading The Hormone That Could Explain Your Dog’s Aggression
Five Signs Your Cat May Not be Healthy
In honor of Happy Healthy Cat Month, Ask.Vet (http://www.ask.vet/)—a “virtual urgent care” service that lets you text licensed vets for answers and save thousands in unnecessary vet bills—has compiled five signs to figure out if your cat needs help with his or her health. URINATING OR DEFECATING IN INAPPROPRIATE PLACES If your cat isn’t consistently… Continue reading Five Signs Your Cat May Not be Healthy
Adopting A Shelter Dog? What You Need to Know
It’s easy for inexperienced dog owners to make mistakes with their new pooch that can become permanent. Here, from the pet experts at Ask.Vet, a site that you can use to chat directly with vets, is the best advice you can have for bringing home a dog from an animal shelter: 1. DO PUT YOURSELF… Continue reading Adopting A Shelter Dog? What You Need to Know
Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Questions to Ask Your Vet
Pets, like people, can be obese. Here are some tips from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how to recognize whether your furry friend should go on a diet. Your 8-year-old chocolate lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at… Continue reading Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Questions to Ask Your Vet
10 Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian About Medications for Your Pet
To prevent or treat an illness in your pet, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication. Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health. “Just as you would talk to your doctor about a medicine prescribed for you or your children, you should… Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian About Medications for Your Pet
Stopping the Spread of “Dog Diseases”
Guidelines for how to avoid “dog disease” – illnesses spread by our furry friends – are now available thanks to an effort led by experts from the Ohio State University. The advice, which appears in a user-friendly guide and in a scientific paper in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, is intended to… Continue reading Stopping the Spread of “Dog Diseases”
What Dogs Really Want from People
Praise or food? Lots of dogs just want praise, according to research publisven the choice, many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, suggests a new study published in the journal Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. The study is one of the first to combine brain-imaging data with behavioral experiments to explore canine reward… Continue reading What Dogs Really Want from People
People Foods that Are Bad for Your Dog
The latest from If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution. Some foods meant for human consumption can be dangerous, and even deadly, to your dog. How are people and animals different when it comes to food? According to Carmela… Continue reading People Foods that Are Bad for Your Dog
The Health Benefits of Pets
Millions of people around the country have pets, most commonly cats and dogs, and they can feel the benefits, but there are some they may not even be aware of. Pets bring more to our lives than just a few laughs as they do something silly and pose for the camera. They give us a… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pets