Many pet owners choose to eat plant-based diets, but it’s less clear whether their dogs can thrive on vegetarian or vegan meal plans. Fortunately for plant-based pet parents, dogs are highly adept at getting the nutrients they need from a variety of ...
Bringing home a new puppy? Here is your guide to the first-year vaccinations you’ll need to get your companion to keep h...
Motion sickness doesn’t just affect people—it also impacts some of our furry friends. Fortunately, there are several tec...
The benefits of fish oil for humans have been touted for years, but few people know these supplements can also help our canine companions. Rich in omega fatty acids, fish oil can aid in everything from development in puppies to reducing inflammation ...
Dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, but when it comes to their eyesight, they don’t see 20/20. In fact, our canine ...
You dog’s kidneys regulate his blood pressure, sugar levels and volume along with the water composition of his body, his...
Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and can affect your pet’s skin, as well as his endocrine, lymphatic and immune systems. When dealing with alopecia—the technical term for balding—in pets, the most important step is identifying the underlying pro...
Many have heard of acupuncture for humans, but far fewer know that the process has been around nearly as long for our ca...
As dogs age, they can encounter joint problems just like their human owners. Arthritis, a catch-all term for abnormal jo...
Spring is the season for new growth and with it comes runny noses, itchy eyes and a host of other symptoms of seasonal allergies. Humans aren’t the only ones who suffer seasonally, however: Many of our pets are also allergic to pollen, mold and other...