Have you ever seen a cat on the beach or swimming in a pool? Most people, myself included, would probably say no. So have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the commonly held belief that cats ...

Veterinary science, in conjunction with industry, has done a great job developing vaccines that are very safe and effective preventive measures. Vaccines keep your dog protected from serious ...

Kidney disease is a common problem in cats, affecting more than 1/3 of older cats 1,2.There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different consequences. Ultimately ...

I’m very passionate about educating cat owners on the dangers of houseplants for cats. That’s because my own sister’s cat (that I gave her) died of acute kidney failure secondary to getting into ...

Background The American Eskimo dog already has you fooled; the name has no roots in Eskimo culture. Actually, he’s a descendent of the European Spitz dogs: white German Spitz, the white Keeshond, the ...

Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a traveling, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. His website is www.DrPhilZeltzman.com.He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” (www.amazon.com).Zee Mahmood, a ...

Overview The pancreas has many functions, including the production and secretion of digestive enzymes and the production of insulin. Digestive enzymes are critical for the absorption of food. Insulin ...

Boy, we cat lovers love our cats!Sometimes, to the point of an obsession! We watch their every move and want to understand just what they are doing and why. One of the things cat guardians seem ...

So, when it comes to mushrooms, how does a dog guardian know which ones are poisonous versus which ones are safe? There are thousands of mushrooms out there, but only about 100 types are poisonous.

Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a traveling, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. His website is www.DrPhilZeltzman.com.He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” (www.amazon.com).Kelly Serfas, a ...

Ever see a little kitten wrinkle its nose and let out with a cute sneeze?? It sounds sort of like “Pfft!” and may or may not be accompanied by a few droplets. We all sneeze on occasion for what is ...

Overview If you spin around in circles as fast as you can and then attempt to walk in a straight line, you’ll experience what your cat probably feels like if he’s suffering with vestibular disease.