Could Your Furry Friend Know Exactly What It Needs?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Some animals in the wild seek out and interact with plants in ways that may support their health. Offering indoor cats a selection of dried herbs gives …
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Could One Hormone Explain the Changes in Your Pet?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Cortisol is a hormone from the adrenal glands that does far more than manage stress — it regulates blood sugar, metabolism, inflammation, immune function, and blood pressure …
Could This Soothe Your Dog from Nose to Toes?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Aloe vera can help dogs from nose to toes — soothing skin irritations, moisturizing dry noses and paws, easing digestive discomfort, supporting joint health, and calming urinary …
Could This Help Your Pet Stay Spry as They Age?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice made from the root of a ginger-family plant and is best known for the rich color and earthy flavor it adds …
Your Pup’s Bath Schedule Might Surprise You
STORY AT-A-GLANCE There is no one-size-fits-all bathing schedule for dogs, as their needs depend on breed, coat type, age, lifestyle, health, and the time of year Bathing too often …
The Dog Chew That Can Turn Into an Emergency
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Rawhide chews are made from the inner layer of animal hides and undergo multiple processing steps before being shaped, dried, flavored, and sold as dog chews A …
When the Baby Teeth May Be Overstaying Their Welcome
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Retained deciduous teeth, also called retained baby teeth, occur when a puppy's or kitten's baby tooth does not fall out after the permanent tooth begins erupting beside …
Looking for a More Natural Way to Fight Fleas?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A single flea lays up to 50 eggs a day, and only about 5% of a home's flea population is adult — the rest hide in bedding, …
The Tiny Hitchhiker That Can Strike Months Later
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick Dogs, cats, horses, and people can all be …
When One Tiny Snip Turns Into a Bloody Mess
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Every dog nail contains a quick — a central bundle of blood vessels and nerves — so cutting into it during a trim, or snagging a nail …