Pet Care « Pet News and Views

What A Cat's Teeth Can Tell You about Your Cat's Health

What a cat’s teeth can tell you about kidney disease, feline leukemia, and dental [...]

A Bat in My House

What to do if you have a rabid bat in your house. How to tell if it has rabies. [...]

Hip Dysplasia and Dogs

What is hip dysplasia, why do dogs get it, and treatment for [...]

Shock Collars and Dogs

Shock collars can actually encourage negative behaviors in a dog. Here’s why you shouldn’t use them when training a dog. [...]

Chemical-Free Gardening

Pet friendly gardening tips. Find out which plants are toxic to [...]

Vegetarian Cats and Dogs?

Why cats and dogs need to eat meat. [...]

Would You Give Your Pets Generics?

Dude, a black cat from an east New York City shelter was the inspiration for starting Putney, Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of generic drugs for pets. It was just 10 years ago, when Dude was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, a condition that’s common in older cats. The good news is that it’s treatable with a single pill given [...]

Stem Cell and Platelet Therapies for Pets

Can the body heal itself? Many people who use alternative therapies believe it is possible. Veterinarians are using stem cells and platelets to heal dogs, cats, and horses. What makes these treatments even more attractive than traditional medicine is that they are less invasive and cost [...]

Cost of Pet Care Part III

Pet Health Insurance
When I first heard about pet health insurance, I was leery. If it is anything like health insurance for people, then we and our pets are in big trouble. I’ve spent countless hours on the phone fighting with health insurance companies over payments for my child’s coverage. I always win. I have the support of wonderful doctors. It’s just the insurance company always tries to deny coverage—even when my son is entitled to [...]

Cost of Pet Care Part II

Veterinarians Speak Out on Fees
What do pet parents do when they can’t afford veterinary bills? On Monday, I posted e-mails from readers who shared stories about their pets’ health care bills. For many of us, this is a highly emotional [...]

Pet News and Views

Categories