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Because your dog or cat can't communicate to you when he isn't feeling well, and because animals are sometimes able to mask symptoms of illness until a disease is advanced, an annual exam conducted by your veterinarian is an important part of maintaining the health and happiness Read More

Are you tired of having to explain that the reason you don’t have a dog or a cat is because of a nasty pet allergy? The truth is, just because you suffer from certain pet allergies doesn’t mean you can’t have a pet of your own. But how is this possible? Here are three ways to Read More

Because birds are prey animals, they'll mask signs of illness until they can't fake it any longer. This helps them survive in the wild, where predators look specifically for the weak and ill animals in a flock in order to take them down more easily. As a bird owner, therefore, Read More

With all of the pet food recalls that have occurred over the last few years, it has never been more important to be an informed pet parent, especially when it comes to the nutrition that you provide to your dog or cat. It's also important to bear in mind that there are a lot of Read More

It happens so fast, you barely know what hit you. While hurricanes take days to make their way to landfall, a tornado can pop up in an instant, and wreak havoc on everything that falls in its path. And although tornadoes have been experienced on every continent on the globe - Read More

No one can deny how adorable a bunny really is, especially a baby bunny. And there seems to be no better time than the spring, especially around Easter, to introduce a new rabbit into your family. But before you head out to your local pet store or animal shelter, you should Read More

We think we’re doing everything right. We get dog collars, leashes and tags. We implant chips, train our pets and never let them out of our sight. Yet it’s still very possible that - despite all we’ve done to avoid it - we’ll be one of the thousands of people each year who Read More

Although seeds are a convenient and affordable option when it comes to feeding your pet bird, they actually aren't the best in terms of nutrition, and feeding a diet made up exclusively of seeds can result in a number of health problems, including cardiovascular issues and Read More

Last month - February - was National Pet Dental Health - but that likely comes as a surprise to you. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. That’s because dental care for our pets isn’t necessarily top-dog in terms of what’s on our minds. But it should be. According to the American Read More

Although airline travel is fast and convenient, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially for pets. Simply imagining yourself in your pet's situation while flying in cargo should make you think twice about bringing your pet on a plane. But if you absolutely must travel by air Read More