Editorials

It’s that time of year again. The kids are starting up at school and your dog, who had perhaps too much companionship in the summer months, is left alone with boring old adults during the day. Why not send your dog back to school too? Most dogs...

Going green means looking for ways to help the Earth in all areas of our lives. We can be Earth-responsible when caring for our pets, too. 10) Buy recycled toys Cat and dog toy manufacturers are starting to produce toys made from recyclable materials...

We all know someone who is dealing with expensive veterinarian bills from his or her pet’s latest medical treatment. It can be a nightmare. To prevent this future dilemma, many pet owners nowadays are considering purchasing pet insurance for th...

Whenever we can treat a medical problem without the invasive step of a surgical procedure, we save our dogs’ time and energy and eliminate risks for complications such as post-operative infections. In addition to being costly, surgeries also ty...

Worried that your dog gets bored when you're not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to c...

The stories you may have heard about animal cruelty are heart-breaking – neighborhood kids setting a dog on fire, organized cock fighting, a roadside zoo at which animals are beaten into submission and kept in horrible conditions. There are ins...

Toys are for every catIs your cat a world-class pouncer and stalker? Or perhaps she gave that up at 18 months and now her only activity seems to be daily trips to the food bowl. Whether your cat is an athletic dynamo or an expert sunbather, you can p...

One of the most significant differences between human health care and veterinary medicine is a veterinarian's ability to end unnecessary suffering. While this final act of compassion is carried out by the vet, it is the owners who are faced with the ...

 It's no secret that owning a pet isn't cheap. We've compiled a list of the top 10 ways to reduce the cost of pet ownership without sacrificing quality. 1) If you haven’t already, spay or neuter Spayed and neutered pets have fewer health...

It's not a virus and it's not a bacterium, but it is responsible for the deaths of millions of animals annually. This disease does not discriminate. It strikes dogs and cats, kittens and puppies, purebreeds and mixed breeds.... it is pet overpopulati...