Hi, everyone! It's me, Cooper, here with a very important question: Do you like to go to the dentist? If you're like an estimated 9 to 20 percent of the human population, the answer is no—you actually have a fear of going to the dentist (also known as odontophobia...

Parasitic gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as gut worms, is an infection of the abomasum (the fourth and final stomach) and intestines of cattle. The condition is caused by worm larvae that have survived the winter and are typically ingested during the early...

The third week of April is designated as National Pet ID Week. If your furry friend does not currently have proper identification, please make it a priority. An estimated 1 out of 3 pets will go missing at some point during his lifetime. These occurrences are scary...

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and while we hope you never need to provide emergency care to your furry friends, we do recommend familiarizing yourself with some basic instructions, just in case an emergency occurs. The American Red Cross offers an app for...

Warmer temperatures and budding flowers mean spring has arrived—and we're sure you and your pet are eager to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. However, we want you to be aware of one of the season's sneakiest hazards: foxtails. Foxtails refer to a variety of...

Since 2005, National Pet Day has been observed to celebrate the joy and companionship these special creatures bring to our lives, as well as to remind people everywhere of the millions of terrific pets in shelters who are just waiting for a loving, forever home....

Ticks are nasty little critters, causing problems for both animals and humans. One of the most famous dangers associated with ticks is Lyme disease. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick (or black-legged tick) and the western black-legged tick. These ticks are...

The first Wednesday of April is designated as National Walking Day by the National Heart Association. The event challenges folks to take at least 30 minutes out of their day just to walk. If your dog (or possibly cat) gets this message, you can be sure that excitement...

Although pet parents never want to discover that their pal has heartworm, all but the most severe cases can usually be treated or at least managed successfully. And while treatments vary depending on each pet's particular case, an infected canine will likely...

The first Saturday of April is designated as Every Day is Tag Day by the American Humane Association as a way to remind pet parents of the importance of tagging or microchipping their furry friends. Tragically, millions of pets are taken to shelters each year as...