Fleas are one of the most irritating — and persistent — problems dogs can face. Luckily, today’s flea preventatives are highly effective, and one of the easiest options is oral…
Warm weather is great for outdoor adventures — but it also means flea and tick season is in full swing. If you’re preparing for summer and searching for the best…
Heartworm disease is one diagnosis no dog parent ever wants to hear — and for good reason. It’s serious, potentially fatal, and far easier to prevent than to treat. Still,…
Finding out your dog has parasites can be alarming — but take a breath. Most parasitic infections can be treated successfully with the right medication and prompt care. Different parasites…
Cats and puppies: sworn enemies… or future cuddle buddies? When you bring a brand-new puppy home to a resident cat, you’re hoping for instant friendship — or at least a…
Lisa Pizzato has seen a lot. As president of Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue, she’s no stranger to heartbreaking calls or desperate situations. But nothing quite prepares you for what…
Has your dog ever stiffened, side-eyed you, or grumbled when you walked near his food bowl?Or maybe he gets tense, growls, or freezes as you pass by? If so, he…
It was just before 10 a.m. when the doors at Pennsylvania SPCA swung open. A shaken Good Samaritan rushed inside with urgent news: Someone had just left a taped-up cardboard…
When a litter of 3-month-old puppies arrived at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, volunteers were instantly smitten. They were wiggly. Sweet. Irresistible. But one tiny pup stood out from the…
