Written by Louis Vanderhaeghen

Place an innocent-looking grass seed next to your powerful pooch. It’s hard to believe that a grass seed could lead to so much pain for your dog. Find out what you can do to reduce the chances of a painful episode caused by grass seeds as we examine the potential complications involved.

A UTI in cats can be painful and uncomfortable so it’s important to always keep an eye out for changes in your cat’s urinary habits. Find out what to watch for and how to treat bladder infections in cats as we examine the typical causes and diagnoses.

Parvo is a highly infectious virus that can cause serious illness in young and unvaccinated dogs. Bone marrow and the intestinal tract tend to be the parts of the body that get the most affected.

Cats are excellent groomers — in fact, it’s one of their most defining habits. When cats groom, they swallow a lot of loose hair. These hairs can form into masses, commonly called “hairballs,” within the cat’s stomach and digestive system

Is your dog dealing with separation anxiety after your work from home routine ends? This article provides you with tips on how to safely leave your dog home alone.

As responsible owners, there’s a lot we can do to help protect our dogs from suffering a worm infestation. That will reduce the spread of these parasites to both us and other animals our pets mix with.

When dogs get together, there tends to be a lot of sniffing going on. One of the consequences can be kennel cough, named precisely because it tends to crop up when groups of dogs congregate.

Sneezing is usually a natural reflex to get rid of an irritant. Sometimes sneezing can be a sign of an underlying health problem in your dog. So, how do you tell when it’s time to see a vet?

Dogs have 2 anal glands at the point where digested food makes its final exit. Find out what these small oval-shaped sacs on either side of the anus do as we look into some of the problems they can sometimes cause our dogs.

A dog heat cycle can be challenging for both a pet and her owner. Dogs can feel confused and out of sorts. Owners might well wonder what they can do to make the heat cycle more comfortable for a dog in heat. It’s a tricky time.