It’s official – your pet has fleas. Now what? You need to remove the fleas to solve the problem permanently. Although there are many solutions, they are not all equally effective, and they aren’t necessary in every case. The choice depends on what you need to control. One option to...

You are trying to decide to neuter your pet. What are the disadvantages and advantages? Also, what can you expect from going forward with the operation? When you browse the literature, you’re rarely presented both sides of the discussion. This is possibly because, aside from rare cases of poor health...

Boarding kennels are full of individuals who are professionals, and who care for animals. Their objective is to give the best care for the pets they manage. Nevertheless, it important to examine the qualifications of any kennel where we may be leaving our beloved cat or dog. In 1977 a...

When starting to groom your pet it is crucial to keep in mind that each dog has his or her own characteristics, and while many will enjoy the experience, others may shy away from the grooming. Ideally, you should begin when your pet is still a puppy. You may want...

You may do many things to protect your cats or dogs from danger, but an unexpected danger may exist in your house: your food and houseplants. Curious dogs or cats may take a nibble or two of any plant. An pet may feel the need to self-medicate (like cats eating...