Colby Cheese

It’s the hardest decision you may ever face as a pet owner: Should you give up your beloved animal? Certainly no one enters into pet ownership expecting to have to make such a gut-wrenching choice. Sometimes, though, pet owners find themselves ...

PetDoc.com is participating in the Pet 'Net Safety Event. For a complete list of participating sites, please visit PetSide's hub.Halloween is on the way and there’s no better time to review the pet safety issues you’ll likely confront. He...

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...

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 pet he...

It’s summertime and the living is easy, especially for kids who get a few months off to play before the next year of school begins. With the kids at home much of the day, how will your pet fare? That all depends on your kids, and your pet.DogsI...

Are two cats better than one? While some cats prefer to be the only feline in the household, many cats thrive amongst their own kind. If you're thinking of getting a companion for your resident cat, careful planning can increase your chances of creat...

There's a reason so many cat owners refer to their beloved pets as their kids. Kittens are indeed very much like children. Like kids, kittens are curious, and they crave constant attention. Also like children, young cats will fall into trouble when l...

Did you know that the average lifespan of an indoor cat is more than 10 years, while felines who reside outside survive for an average of only 2 years? The Great Outdoors isn't so great for domestic cats, who are more likely to be exposed to infectio...

Moving is not only stressful for humans, it can also be tough on your pets. Both dogs and cats are sensitive to changes in their environment and can show stress-related behaviors at moving time. Understanding what your pet is experiencing can help yo...

When many people think about adding a cat or dog to their families, they envision a cute and cuddly kitten or puppy. Certainly, there is no denying how adorable these youthful animals can be. Younger pets also arrive with very little history and the ...