The skin is the largest organ of the body. It’s major function is to protect the rest of the body from the external environment. With it’s sweat glands and rich blood supply, it is also responsible for regulating the body’s temperature. The exterior portion of the skin is called keratin. In animals, this protective waterproof […]

Diabetes is a condition caused by a relative resistance to or deficiency of insulin which results in elevated blood glucose levels and glucose in the urine. Diabetes mellitus is most common in older cats; however, obese cats are at an increased risk of developing this condition. Evidence has shown that genetics may play a role […]

Scratch the Grass on the Lawn After Pooping? Is your lawn a mess because your dog scratches it after every time he or she poops? This may be annoying to those of us who spend our weekends taking care of the lawn, but it’s normal behavior for Rover. In the wild, canines such as wolves, […]

Recognizing arthritis in cats is challenging. Many cats hide their pain very effectively. While we may sometimes see older cat limping or favoring one leg, more often than not arthritic cats simply become less active, sleeping and resting more of the time. They are also reluctant to jump onto surfaces that were easily accessible previously. […]

A recent study by the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Sleep Medicine in Arizona reported some people may benefit from sharing a bed with a pet. The study looked at 74 pet owners – 56% of whom allow their pet in the bedroom with them. Of those, 41% believe sleeping with their pet is beneficial to […]

There’s an app for everything and pet-related needs and topics are no different. Gone are the days when Google was the sole provider of dog and cat information for pet parents on the go. Apps keep convenient information and tools a finger swipe away – and for minimal cost. Pet parents can download everything from […]

Choosing which breed of dog to share your home and life with is always an exciting process. You’ll weigh factors such as size, temperament, grooming needs, and activity level, but what about life span? Larger animals in the wild tend to encounter fewer predators, and as such they usually live longer than smaller creatures. Man’s […]

A new year is upon us. With it comes the opportunity to start anew and set some goals for better, healthier and more productive living. As a pet owner, the new year also marks a fresh opportunity to include your pet’s wellbeing in your good-intentioned plans. Here are five New Year’s resolutions to consider: 1. […]

Krijger, a Belgian Malinois with the Norfolk, Virginia police department, served his last day as a police K9 on January 11. It was a Monday and Krijger had responded to a violent barricade situation at a home with his handler and other Norfolk officers. Fifty-eight-year-old Keith Richardon refused to leave his home despite pleas from […]

Should old acquaintance be forgot… Hanging onto the friends and memories of the year past isn’t a bad thing, but hanging on to old troubles may be. At the close of 2015, pet obesity was still believed to be on the rise in the U.S. It seems well-intentioned pet owners can’t kick the habit of […]