Some dogs and most cats are very adept at hiding pain. They still carry the coding from their ancestors that showing pain indicates...

As our animal family (and human) age, there are many new choices we have to make. How much exercise is okay? Do they need to have a...

These days it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Fires and floods are some of the scariest. In addition to planning for your...

In America most of us believe that one of the best things we can do for our animals is to spay or neuter them. We've been told that in...

Sometimes it's hard to know if your cat is stressed. Cats are notorious for hiding pain, discomfort and stress from their people....

Baby it's hot outside and you might think that shaving your cat and dog will cool them off. According to Dr. Karen Becker this is usually...

Did you run out of time to get herbal, homepathic and flower essences to support your beloveds through the fireworks and storms? Need...

It's that awful time of the year again when humans insist on terrorizing dogs, cats and wildlife with fireworks. Even though it is...

I always thought that Aloe Vera was safe for dogs and cats, but it turns out that it can be toxic, especially the yellow aloin and the...

It's that time of year again. Flea, tick and mosquito season is right around the corner. It's critical that you become informed about the...

"Help! I can't find her anywhere! I've torn the house apart, but the last time I saw her was when she went outside." This year started...

I know you'll see lots of articles in your inbox about Halloween safety. Please read mine, as you'll hear how the animals themselves feel...

Dry, itchy, red skin on paws, tummies, ears etc. is a too common problem in dogs, cats and horses. The symptoms are pretty obvious;...

Dogs are usually good drinkers, but not always. Cats do not have a thirst drive like dogs and humans because they are descended from a...

Summer's hot weather can lead to lots of challenges for us and our animals. Fires and floods are some of the scariest. It's vital to...

Dogs and cats are carnivores and their teeth were designed to stay clean and healthy thanks to their steady diets of prey animals with...

Have you used essential oils for yourself? Have you used or thought about using them around or even for your animals? PLEASE DON'T until...

The answer may be yes! Many of you are acquainted with the lovely, gooey, cylindrical "hairballs" cats vomit up. Because it can be a...

Even though we just got almost three feet of snow here in Northern Colorado, flea, tick and mosquito season is right around the corner...

How do you feel about putting your fingers in a cat's mouth? I've always said that I'll happily put my hands in a horse's mouth or a...