Tagged With Health

Sleek, short-coated Siamese cat resting on a plush chair with a calm, regal expression

The Oldest Cat Breeds: Genetics and Lifestyle Factors

4 June 2024

The Siamese is one of the longest-living cat breeds, living on average between 12 and 20 years.

Mixed-breed dog standing near a plate of cooked lentils, with a happy, eager expression

Can Dogs Eat Lentils? Benefits and Potential Risks

4 June 2024

The pros and cons of lentils as a food for dogs, including how to prepare them and how much to feed them.

Maine Coon cat with a fluffy coat resting in a pet carrier, with a slightly swollen belly indicating the possibility of retained kittens

How to Know If Your Cat Still Has Kittens Inside After Birth: Key Signs and Tips

3 June 2024

Symptoms that your cat has retained kittens after birth, such as ongoing labor signs, straining without giving birth, and enlarged mammary glands. Contact your vet if the symptoms don't go away.

Labrador Retriever watching a human place a bowl of cow hooves on a wood kitchen table

Can Dogs Have Cow Hooves? The Risks and Benefits

3 June 2024

Looking at whether cow hooves are safe for dogs, including their impact on dental health and the risk of choking.

Medium-sized dog with a spotted coat standing next to a bowl of lean meat, vegetables, and omega-3 supplements

Lyme Disease in Dogs: The Best Diet and Supplements for Recovery

2 June 2024

Nutritional guidelines for dogs that have Lyme disease, such as low-fat meats, foods that fight inflammation, and supplements that help with healing and lowering inflammation.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi sitting next to a plate of green honeydew melon slices, looking at the fruit with a curious but wary expression

Can Dogs Eat Honeydew Melon? A Sweet Snack to Approach with Caution

1 June 2024

Honeydew is safe for dogs to eat every so often as long as it is given in moderation because it has some nutritional value and is low in calories.

A sleepy, dehydrated-looking Siamese kitten curled up on a veterinary examination table with a slightly distended belly

What to Feed a Kitten with Diarrhea: Vet-Approved Tips

31 May 2024

This article discusses the best ways to treat diarrhea in kittens, including dietary changes, probiotics, and when to seek medical care.

Australian Shepherd with vibrant, multicolored coat looking at honey being poured onto a dog treat in a kitchen setting

Can Dogs Have Honey? What Vets and Experts Say

31 May 2024

Possible advantages and disadvantages of giving honey to dogs, such as how much to give and health concerns.

Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: What You Need to Know

31 May 2024

The lepto vaccine guards against leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be transmitted to people and can be deadly to dogs.

A border collie dog sighing contentedly as it stretches out in a sunny patch on a wooden deck

Why Do Dogs Sigh? What Your Dog's Sighs Really Mean

31 May 2024

Dogs sigh for a variety of reasons, including to show contentment, reduce stress, and communicate without barking. The way a dog sighs can even show how they are feeling physically and emotionally.

Bernese Mountain Dog standing next to an open package of Italian sausages, with the owner's hand gently preventing the dog from getting too close

Can Dogs Eat Italian Sausage? Risks vs. Benefits Explored

31 May 2024

The dangers of giving dogs Italian sausage, such as high fat, salt, and harmful additives, and more nutritious meat and snack options.

Sleek, black Bombay cat crouched down, showcasing its flexible and agile feline anatomy

Do Cats Have Knees? Exploring Feline Knee Joints and Agility

31 May 2024

Cats are able to do the things they do because of their knees, but that said, knee problems like ligament tears can happen and will need to be addressed by a vet.