Here's an in-depth look at whipworms in cats, including what causes them, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and ...

When was the last time you checked your cat’s gums? If you answered, “Um, never,” don’t fret. Unless you brush your cat’s teeth, the average pet parent isn’t peeking in their cat’s mouth too often.

When I was pregnant with my third child, I noticed that my swollen ankles would retain an imprint of my fingers if I pressed them. Thankfully, this condition (called pitting edema) wasn’t a ...

Have you ever experienced back pain? Most people would answer yes. Back pain is very common in humans. But this condition can be difficult to diagnose in pets, and we don’t know how common it is in ...

Sophie Vershbow is a freelance writer with a deep love for all things dog-related. Her work has appeared in several publications including Vulture, Huffington Post, Forward, and Bustle. In addition to ...

Janelle began writing in 2020 as a passion project for sharing how and where to travel with cats. Janelle quickly realized her decade-long career as a biologist felt muted compared to the insistent ...

Of all the parasites cat parents worry about, fleas are the most common found on felines. While a vet-recommended flea preventative is the best line of defense against flea-borne threats, it doesn’t ...

Babesiosis in dogs is a disease that is carried by ticks. It affects many systems in the body and it can make your dog very sick. Read on to learn more about Babesiosis in dogs, including what causes ...

Most dogs love chasing balls, sticks, cars, and even small animals — so, it makes sense that dogs would happily run after toads as well. It’s completely normal for dogs to want to chase a toad, says ...

Providing proper dental care for cats is essential to protecting their health, yet many pet parents find it challenging to maintain their cat’s oral hygiene. As a result, 50 to 90 percent of cats ...

Rabies is a deadly viral infection that spreads in the saliva of infected animals. When a rabid animal bites another animal (or a person), rabies virus particles in the saliva enter the bitten animal ...