Have you ever opened a package to find a tiny white packet that says “Do Not Eat”? These are silica gel packs, and they are commonly found in packaged goods, including shoes, electronics, and even some foods. They are designed to absorb moisture and prevent the degradation of the product they are packed with.

As pet owners, we try our best to keep our furry friends away from harmful substances, but accidents do happen. If your cat has eaten uncooked bread dough, it’s important to act quickly and seek professional help from a veterinarian.

As a pet owner, one of the scariest things to experience is seeing your furry friend eat something they shouldn’t. If your cat has eaten rat bait or a poisoned rodent, it’s important to act quickly and seek professional help from a veterinarian.

Bile is a liquid made and released by the liver but stored in the gallbladder. It assists with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids. You would not normally expect to see a dog throwing up bile.

Cats can suffer symptoms very similar to those brought on by the common cold in humans. They too can have a run of “achoos,” along with a cough and a runny nose. It all might make them feel a little down in the dumps.

The sad truth is that 1 in 3 dogs will get some type of cancer in their lives. However, when caught early, around half of all canine cancers are treatable.

Leptospirosis, often referred to as lepto, is a bacterial disease. It leads to severe illness by damaging organs, particularly the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis bacteria often get spread by urine, entering the body through the nose, mouth, or a wound.

“Talk to the animals,” a song written for the 1967 movie, Dr. Dolittle, sets out to capture our imagination. It visualizes what it might be like if we could actually have a chat with a furry friend.

The name “ringworm” is a little misleading. That’s because there is no worm involved at all. Ringworm in cats is actually a fungal skin infection. It gets its name from the ring-shaped rash that often flares up on the skin of an infected cat or person.

Fevers in dogs are notoriously difficult to recognize. There’s a wealth of myths and misinformation out there about optimum doggie temperatures. A healthy dog may often have a cold, wet nose but a warm and dry one doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem.