People seem to add coconut oil to everything, from food to skincare products. Coconut oil for cats has even popped up on ingredient lists of pet foods. Humans may tout coconut oil as a miracle health ...

First things first: We have no problem with humans. Generally speaking, Homo sapiens are perfectly acceptable animals – in fact, many of you are downright delightful. But can we mere mortals compete ...

What’s in a name? When it comes to cats, plenty! Many people are surprised to learn that, just like dogs, cats know their given names. According to a recent study, our feline friends can easily ...

Your pup means the world to you – so why not name them after one of the world’s most notable places? Fitting for cosmopolitan Collies and suburban Shih Tzus alike, city names for dogs can be a fun way ...

Did you know your cute, cuddly kitty is one of nature’s most exquisitely designed predators? It’s true; today’s domesticated cats have more in common with their wild African ancestors than you’d think ...

If you’ve ever noticed a red, moist, irritated patch of skin on your favorite feline, you’re not alone. These painful skin lesions could be what’s known as hot spots on cats (or acute moist dermatitis ...

Finding out your cat has gastrointestinal lymphoma isn’t only scary, but it may be confusing, too. When you hear “lymphoma,” you may think of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. However, lymphoma in ...

Have you ever read or heard the phrase “dog bloat”? Bloat in dogs is a life-threatening, fast-moving emergency. Also called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), or sometimes “stomach flip,” bloat occurs ...

Latin is a crazy language–and without it, we simply wouldn’t have the English language. According to Dictionary.com, 80 percent of English words come from Latin origins. So if you are someone who has ...

Is there a better feeling than bringing home a brand-new kitten? From your first meeting to those sweet first meows, there’s so much to celebrate. And though it’s easy to get lost in cuteness overload ...

Certain vaccinations for dogs and cats are now considered essential (“core”) under the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA) newly revised global guidelines. So what does this mean for ...

As our society becomes increasingly mobile and we all travel more often, both locally and internationally, diseases that were once confined to a single geographic region are starting to pose ...