Does your dog eat rocks? This can be a source of frustration for you as a dog owner as well as dangerous to the health of your pet. It’s easy to see how a rock can become lodged in your dog’s intestinal tract and set up a life threatening obstruction. Your dog’s habit of eating rocks is known in the …

You’ve fallen in love with a puppy and you want to take him home. He’s cute and cuddly and you’re sure he’s the perfect puppy for you and your family. Adopting a new puppy is a big commitment in terms of time, energy, and money and you want to be able to provide the best for your new dog. Here …

Myths about cat health are circulated in the same manner as gossip. Often there is a reason they came into being, and occasionally there may be an element of truth. However, most health related cat myths could be harmful to cats if their owners take them seriously. 1. Myth: Cats have nine lives Cats are versatile creatures that, providing they …

It’s a frightening experience when you discover your cat may have ingested a poisonous substance. The list of substances that can poison a cat is quite long including antifreeze, household chemicals, petroleum products, human medications, certain plants, rat poisons, and more. Animals, by nature, are quite inquisitive and can get into a toxic substance before you know it. If you …

Your pets depend on you to keep them healthy and safe. Since they’re unable to tell you when they feel bad, it’s up to you to watch for signs of a problem. There are three basic areas to keep an eye on: food and water intake, elimination, and personality. 1. Food and Water Intake Many illnesses, both serious and minor, …

Keeping reptiles for pets is not like keeping a pet dog or cat — whereas Fido and Fluffy are domestic animals whose ancestors were bred to live alongside us, even captive bred reptiles are still wild animals. Some require a level of care and skill befitting only experienced zookeepers, while others may thrive in the hands of dedicated beginners. The …