Educate yourself on proper pet care and pet health problems by asking questions and finding answers from reliable, trusted sources of information – such as your veterinarian, their staff and the pages on this site.
National Pet Dental Health Month
February 1 marks the beginning of National Pet Dental Health Month. More than just a cosmetic issue, yellow teeth and bad breath can be a sign of serious disease in our pets, which may affect their kidneys, livers, and hearts. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, with most dogs and cats becoming affected by age 3. In this podcast, Dr. Jan Bellows, past president of the American Veterinary Dental College, talks about the importance of dental health for our pets.
Preventive Care
Importance of wellness exams
8 cat diseases you can prevent with vaccination and deworming
12 dog diseases you can combat with vaccination and deworming
Vaccinations
Vaccination (FAQs)
Canine parvovirus
Canine distemper
Leptospirosis
Canine influenza
Canine respiratory coronavirus (FAQ)
Spaying and neutering
Microchipping (FAQ)
Lyme disease
Keep them Healthy
Senior pets
Caring for an older pet (FAQ)
7 things you can do to keep your pet healthy
Keep them Safe
When your pet needs anesthesia
Safe use of flea and tick preventive products
8 things you can do to protect your dog in the summer
7 foods you should avoid feeding your dog or cat
Holiday Safety
July 4th Pet Safety
Halloween Pet Safety
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Winter Holidays: Make the holidays safer for your pet
Winter Holidays: Holiday pet DON’Ts
Out and About
Traveling with your pet (FAQ)
11 things you can do to make travel safer for you and your pet
Pets in vehicles