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Going on vacation or traveling for business when you have pets can cause some stress and worry. Assuming you aren’t taking your furry friend along with you, you will need to arrange for someone to care for them. How can you be sure that your pet care choice will be...

Service animals and emotional support animals are used by people with disabilities for many reasons. A person with diabetes might use a service dog to alert them to low or high blood sugar events, for example, while someone who suffers from anxiety might benefit from having an emotional support animal...

If you have a cat, you have the need for a litter box. Though taking care of a litter box is likely not your favorite part of having a feline friend, it is a necessity for your cat’s health and hygiene. Most cats use the litter box without much of...

February is an important month when it comes to your—and your pet’s—teeth. It’s not only Dental Health Month for humans but also National Pet Dental Health Month for animals. Though you probably make it a priority to take good care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist...

The 91st Annual Western Veterinary Conference (WVC 2019) will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from February 17-20, 2019. This yearly veterinary event offers a number of educational resources for professionals in the field of animal care, allowing attendees to… Connect with like-minded colleagues—both...

Many families choose to add a new pet to their homes around the holidays. This time of year can be ideal, particularly if parents and children are off from work and school for 1-2 weeks at the end of December and into January. At any time of year, however, there...

Before you bring your new pet home, it’s a good idea to begin the search for a veterinarian. When you first get your pet, you should take them to the vet to have an exam and any vaccinations needed. This should include a fecal examination to check for internal parasites....

The 2019 VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo) is scheduled for January 19-23 in Orlando, Florida. Due to the large number of activities available to attendees, the veterinary conference will be spread throughout various locations in the city, including the Orange County Convention Center, the Rosen Centre Hotel, and the Hyatt...

Your cat loves treats. If you purchase commercial treats and shake the bag or box, they probably come running. Commercial treats can be expensive, however, and they are not always the healthiest foods to be feeding your feline friend. That’s why we’ve offered some suggestions for healthy homemade cat treats...

With luck and good care, your dog or cat won’t get sick or injured. Does this mean that you can skip your annual vet checkup? If Fido or Fluffy doesn’t like seeing the vet, this answer might cause them a bit of stress, but the fact of the matter is...