Dog Health

Salmonella has been in the news lately. Several pet foods have been recalled because of the potential for contamination with Salmonella. It’s important to know that dogs and cats can also be exposed to Salmonella...

Halloween is a fun day for families, but it can be a stressful or even dangerous day for pets. In order to make it an enjoyable and safe experience for pets, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

There are plenty of hazards in your living environment that can harm your puppy. In this article, we discuss tips for puppy-proofing your home.

If you think about it, making some New Year’s resolutions that benefit your pet is a great idea. Maybe you want to be more active with your dog or spend more time with your cat in the coming year. Whatever the goal, you’ll find that there are plenty of ways to improve or enhance the quality of your pet’s life.

When your female dog is receptive to mating, she is in a stage of her reproductive cycle known as being in “heat.”

The amount of food you should feed your dog or cat depends on many different factors. In general, you should consider your pet’s species, breed, size, body composition, age (life stage), activity level and environment.

If your dog is vomiting blood, it is a potentially serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. The sooner you seek veterinary care, the sooner your veterinarian can identify and treat the cause.

If your dog or cat used to be at an ideal weight and is now considered underweight, don’t assume that your pet is just being a finicky eater or that they’re not getting enough food.

With so many different dog breeds in the world, it’s not surprising that puppies grow at different rates. In general, small-breed dogs mature more quickly than larger breeds.

During the first year of life, your puppy will be seeing your veterinarian regularly and his or her weight will be recorded at each visit. It will be up to the doctor to determine if your puppy is growing too quickly.