health

Here’s exactly what to look for before you bend down to clean up after your pet, so you can help your furry best friend live their healthiest and happiest life.

They say curiosity killed the cat, but with the right houseplants, it shouldn’t harm yours. While plants can add natural beauty and joy to your space, there’s nothing less joyful than finding your cat tasting a toxic houseplant. Here are some feline-friendly houseplants that will help you spruce up your space without endangering your pet.

Filling your home with houseplants is a great way to purify the air, add natural beauty, and create a more zen living space. But there’s nothing less zen than finding your dog with a toxic plant leaf in his mouth. If you have a curious canine companion, here are some dog-safe houseplants that will beautify your home without endangering your pup.

If your cat has experienced a seizure, you know how startling the experience can be. Seizures in cats often spring up from seemingly nowhere, overtaking their nervous systems and motor function before you’re even aware something’s off.

Seeing your dog experience a seizure can be a startling moment. Though for some pet parents, the signs can be so subtle and instant that the seizure may come and go before they know it. Knowing what to look for, what to do and who to call when your dog has a seizure can make all the difference in getting them the necessary help.

There’s nothing worse than discovering your beloved pet has picked up a “pet” of his own. Fleas and heartworms are parasites that attach themselves to your furry friend and can eventually wreak havoc on his health. While flea infestations are generally treatable and not always a cause for concern, they can escalate to becoming dangerous to your pet’s health if not treated properly. Plus, they’re just a gross nuisance.

With winter on the outs and nature officially in bloom, cats and dogs everywhere are gearing up to enjoy the spoils of the equinox. Sunnier skies, longer walks and bouncier balls are ahead — but so are the pollen and organic irritants that come with them.

The most important thing you can do is rule out more serious ailments, though if your dog seems to be behaving normally minus an instance or two of vomiting, here are a few ways you can treat the underlying issue or at least alleviate symptoms until his stomach issues pass.

Feeding your pet isn’t exactly rocket science, but it is veterinary science. There’s more to mealtime than plopping the food in the bowl and getting on with your day. While our fresh food recipes with a simple peel-and-pour, pre-portioned packaging, you owe it to your pets’ health to do some table-setting before they dig in.

Cats have a way of making what’s theirs, theirs. And the carpet is no exception. While it may feel like a territorial marking, cat vomit on the carpet is typically a consequence of something else: Often chronic illness, stress or something even more urgent.