A handful of firecrackers, crack of thunder or ever-so-slightly leaving the back gate open in the yard ... None of these would seem life changing on the surface, or even be something we'd give more than a passing thought, but man's best friend can be easily spooked or...

It's the dollop of ice cream on a fresh piece of pie or just a dollop of ice cream in a bowl. Maybe it's a large glass of chocolate milk either for breakfast or after a hard workout. Add in a couple of pieces of string cheese in your lunch bag, and it's easy to see...

The National Weather Service has named May 23 National Heat Awareness Day, reminding pet parents to pay attention to their fur babies when the temperatures outside begin to soar. - Protect her paws! If you can't comfortably place the back of your hand on the ground,...

Every season presents its own set of perils for pets. Summertime is fun time and translates into more time spent outdoors. While our pets love summer just as much as we do, they need a little extra consideration to stay safe and healthy. - Never leave your pet in the...

Each year, up to 8 million animals end up in shelters. Unfortunately, only 15 to 20% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are ever reclaimed by their owners. One of the best ways to protect your pet's safety and increase the chances of being reunited is to microchip, yet...

You know, you can order just about anything off the Internet these days, including medicine for your pets--many online pharmacies will even let you order without a prescription. But before choosing an online pharmacy, the best advice is, "Buyer beware!" Purchasing pet...

Whipworms are one of several internal parasites that commonly live in the large intestines of dogs--and only rarely in cats. They get their name from the whip-like shape of the adult worms; the front portion of the worm is very thin, while the back end is thick....

Estimates show over 70 million dogs live in North American households. Every year, 4.5 million people, most of them children, are bitten; the majority of these incidents are preventable. National Dog Bite Prevention Week starts May 15 and focuses on educating people...

We've all done it. With the advent of the internet, it's so easy to self-diagnose. How many times have you actually been right? More and more animal guardians are going online to seek help for their pets. What you may not realize is that there is a wrong way and a...

Blackleg is a fatal disease mostly of young cattle that affects the animal in a very severe manner. When calves eat, the bacterium enter the body. These bacterium make small punctures in the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, affect the muscles and spread a...