Last year 30% of all Nationwide pet insurance claims for chocolate toxicity occurred during Christmas and New Year's.
Taking your pet to the vet is often a stressful event—especially if the pet is severely hurt or sick. At that moment you’re focused on nursing your pet back to health. And the looming, unknown veterinarian bill may be on your mind, too.<br>Pet insurance is a financial safety net for situations like
What do your dog, cell phone, and a hamburger have in common? Answer: They are all potentially lethal distractions when driving. You’re a busy mom. Ferrying kids about. Dashing off to work. Not to mention finding the time to shop and walk the dog. Mind you, it helps that the dog is a good boy. He hops in the passenger seat like an angel and sits looking out of the windshield. Your furry co-pilot. Do you buckle him up? No. It's only a…
It's always good to know some key pet first aid techniques, until you can get your pet to a veterinary hospital. Vetstreet covers 5 common emergency situations.
Make sure you're not exposing your pets to dangers like secondhand smoke, poisonous lotions and cleaning products and other cat and dog toxins like xylitol.
Petting a dog isn't as simple as you think. Follow trainer Mikkel Becker's tips on how to pet a dog and you'll have a canine friend for life.
Anesthesia can make any pet guardian fearful. Learn the truth about the dangers, and what your veterinarian will do to mitigate them.
Parents should allow children to have “some private time to deal with grief.”
Your home can be beautiful and pet-friendly, too, with these pointers from design experts.
Everything you need to know to solve your bang-trimming, nail-clipping, and poopy-butt problems.
Whether you want a standard-sized Nubian or miniature Nigerian dwarf goat, these animals are fun, but require lots of thought and care to be kept properly.
Since pets can't just speak up and tell us when they're experiencing pain, we have to keep a lookout for clues. This week, Dr. Andy shares 8 subtle signs tha...
Do cats and dogs understand what we say to them? And are we crazy to carry on conversations with them? We spoke with experts to find out more.
A few tips from animal experts on readjusting to schedules that don’t include 24/7 cuddles.
Number one: They need to document their travels on Instagram.
Banfield veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister explains the benefits of microchips and how they can help your pets if they ever get lost.
Before you give your pet anything from your own medicine cabinet, think twice and consult your vet. Many common over-the-counter products are dangerous for cats and dogs.
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang discusses what information veterinarians learn from looking at poop and shares what color, consistency and more your pet's poop should be.