When spring and summer arrive, most of us welcome the warm, sunny weather. And your kitty is no different — sunbathing is a favorite hobby among felines! However, too much time in high heat isn’t good ...

If you have a new puppy or are preparing for one, your world is full of exciting firsts. One of the most important (and potentially overwhelming) of these is your puppy’s first vet visit. But there’s ...

Sponsored by CareCredit. All dogs, from puppyhood through adulthood, should be vaccinated appropriately with the DHPP vaccine. The DHPP vaccine protects against a number of severe viral illnesses in ...

Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease that can cause serious illness for both you and your dog. Dogs can contract lepto through contact with urine of rodents, or wet soil and stagnant water ...

Tod Emko is a writer and conservationist in North Carolina. Tod writes comic books starring his service dog of 12 years (piggytale.com) with all proceeds going to save animals through his nonprofit ...

Emily Oliver is a certified veterinary technician (CVT) who spent over 10 years in a mixed animal practice, working with cats, dogs, equines, and farm animals. Interests include surgery and anesthesia ...

Kennel cough is a contagious disease in dogs characterized by a persistent cough of several days. It is very contagious between dogs, which means it can spread easily in shelter environments or in ...

Key Differences When Comparing Apoquel and Cytopoint. Cytopoint, an injectable monoclonal antibody therapy, is specifically designed to alleviate allergic reactions in dogs. After a dog receives a ...

Brittany Chrusciel is a journalist with a background in travel and destination reporting. She currently lives in the dog-friendly city of Asbury Park, NJ, with her husband and their two very bonded ...

The sight of white “dandruff” flakes on your dog’s coat might be one of the first signs of dog dry skin, but it’s important to be on the lookout for less obvious symptoms. Dogs with dry skin can also ...

Dry skin is something most of us deal with from time to time, whether it’s caused by cold weather, dehydration, or diet. Our feline companions can experience it too, though it’s often harder to spot ...