June Check-In: Would Your Pet Be Ready if You Had to Go?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A 2021 ASPCA survey found that 83% of pet owners live in areas affected by natural disasters, but fewer than half have an emergency plan in place …
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Why Do Pets Roll Like That — and Why Is It Always Something Gross?
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Dogs cannot use words, so they rely on body language to show how they feel — and rolling onto their backs is one of the ways they …
That ‘Sweet Treat’ Might Not Be So Sweet After All
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Dogs can taste sweetness and are naturally drawn to sugary foods, even though sugar is not a nutritional need Sugar is not poisonous to dogs, but frequent …
Why Your Pet Is One of the Best Things for Your Health
STORY AT-A-GLANCE May is National Pet Month, a timely reminder that pets quietly support health in ways that reach far beyond companionship and routine Having a pet has been …
How Strong Is Your Dog’s Bite? What Every Pet Parent Should Know
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Any dog can bite regardless of breed or size, and while larger dogs have stronger bite force, even small dogs can cause serious injury when they bite …
That ‘Simple Cough’ Could Be Something More Serious
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Dog flu (canine influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the H3N8 and H3N2 viruses, which can infect dogs year-round, unlike seasonal human flu These viruses …
These Hard Skin Bumps Could Signal a Hidden Problem
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Calcinosis cutis causes hard calcium deposits in a dog's skin, often signaling underlying issues like Cushing's disease, kidney disease, long-term steroid use, or mineral imbalances Common signs …
A Common Paw Problem That Can Make Walking Painful
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Painful bumps between the toes may look minor, but they can signal interdigital cysts that make walking uncomfortable and often worsen without prompt veterinary care These lesions …
What Your Cat’s Heart Rate Says About Their Health
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your cat’s heart rate can offer useful clues about overall health, helping you spot possible stress, pain, illness, or other changes before more obvious symptoms appear A …
Why More Pet Owners Are Turning to Colostrum
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Colostrum, the first pre-milk fluid a mother produces after birth, is packed with antibodies, growth factors, and immune compounds that benefit dogs at every life stage Roughly …