Kidney disease is very common in dogs, and protecting your pooch from kidney disease means you should be prepared to look for problems early. Studies show that 1 in 10 dogs suffer from kidney disease, reports Dr. Celeste Clements. Dogs can get kidney disease for any number of underlying reasons, and even worse, it’s often difficult to spot. Some o…[Read more]

Perhaps the most important thing to know about kidney disease in cats is that way too many cats are affected by it. In fact, studies show that 1 in 3 cats suffer from kidney disease, reports Dr. Celeste Clements. Cats can get kidney disease for any number of underlying reasons, and even worse, it’s difficult to spot. Most cats show no outward s…[Read more]

According to the PLOS One website, where the study by Alice Potter and Daniel Mills is published, it involved twenty guardian-cat pairs. The cats were placed in two rooms with two chairs (one for the guardian and one for a stranger) along with some cat toys and covered windows. A video camera taped the interaction between each cat, the guardian…[Read more]

Why you shouldn’t humiliate your pet during the holidays. Pets don’t know it’s Christmas, and that’s fine.

Here’s what we think about dogs wearing fake antlers: “How cute!” Here’s what your dog thinks about it: “I don’t understand what’s happening.”

At this time of year, you hear a lot about keeping your pet safe from holiday food, but you w…[Read more]

Holiday travel with your pets, The key to successful travel is all in the details. If you plan to travel this holiday season, it’s time to start planning, and that means making arrangements for your pets. Whether you plan to leave them at home or bring them along for the ride, here are some tips to ensure your travel plans don’t stress out your…[Read more]

Children dream of waking up Christmas morning to see a cute puppy or kitten with a red brow under the tree but before you gift a pet as a present there are some things you should know.

There are millions of animals waiting in shelters across the country for their forever homes.

Before you adopt a pet this holiday season consider this, they…[Read more]

Pet-related tax write-offs
It’s not unusual for pet owners to consider their domesticated animals as members of the family.
The IRS disagrees. That’s why the taxman won’t let you claim your dog, cat, guinea pig or whatever critter brightens up your life as a dependent.
Market research by the American Pet Products Association found that U.S.…[Read more]

Do wild animals hate being cold in winter

Anyone who’s walked their dog when temperatures are frigid knows that canines will shiver and favor a cold paw—which partly explains the boom in the pet clothing industry. But chipmunks and cardinals don’t get fashionable coats or booties.
In fact, wildlife can succumb to frostbite and hypot…[Read more]