Eek—Fleas! It’s flea season again! With the coming of summer it’s more important than ever for pet parents to learn how to keep their furry family members safe from the microscopic pests that could make the summer an unpleasant one at best. Even if your cat or dog is a
Some Dogs and Cats are Cuter When Overweight, But is it Healthy? Ever since the ban of trans-fat in New York City, conquering obesity in humans has won a major battle, but what about your pets? In 2008, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Study found that 50% of cats
Pet Insurance Provides The Fiscal & Furry Answer To Pet Health Care By Nichole Osinski Even during these trying economic times in America people are still buying car insurance, health insurance and home insurance. And why not pet insurance? Pet parents should be aware that insurance for their pets is
Take your cat to the vet with a failing kidney and emerge with a new kidney: compliments of an innovative kidney transplant procedure for cats. Donor cats become heroes for services rendered in the operating room. It’s an equal trade for both cats; one gets a kidney and the other
WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SCIENCE THESE DAYS, CATS MAY GET MORE THAN 9 LIVES CC, cloned in a jar by scientists at Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first literal (but not “litter-al”) copycat, and the press is already pointing out the differences between her and her genetic
How to help your pet feel better when traditional medicine is not enough. Dex, the schnauzer, was having trouble walking. The eleven-year-old also had a history of liver problems, which made his owner, Sally Hinkle, wary of using traditional arthritis medication. Sally Hinkle’s 11-year-old schnauzer Dex was having trouble walking