Health Care

Howling is natural for dogs but they may be vocalizing for a variety of different reasons. Find out why your dog may be howling.

If your dog is scooting its rear end across the floor, it may be impacted or infected anal glands. Learn how to identify and prevent this problem.

Learn how to keep your puppy from getting sick from Parvo, Distemper, vomiting, diarrhea, and other diseases and when they are emergencies.

Puppies jumping up and mouthing people can be dangerous. Refer to these 10 tips from expert trainers to stop puppies from leaping and mouthing.

Constipation in dogs is uncommon and may indicate a more serious underlying problem. Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

A gallery of pictures of common plants that are toxic to horses. Identify weeds and garden plants that are poisonous to ponies and horses.

Hip dysplasia is a common cause of limping in dogs. Learn all about canine hip dysplasia, including signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

What are bezoars, and how do they affect cats? Learn the causes, treatment, and prevention.

Why do people choose to adopt a puppy? Why a puppy instead of an older dog? Or for that matter, instead of a cat, bird, bunny or ferret?

What does it mean when a dog gets the zoomies? Learn why many dogs get these random bursts of energy that we call dog zoomies.

Even the most car-loving dog may not be comfortable stuffed in the backseat for hours. Here are considerations before road-tripping with your dog or puppy.

Demodectic mange is a skin disease caused by mites that can affect dogs and puppies. Learn about the causes, treatment, and prevention for your puppy.

The Spruce Pets News speaks with veterinarian Dr. Jamie Freyer about common health and wellness hazards at city dog parks

Anisocoria is a condition in which the pupils of the dog's eyes are different sizes; in other words, one pupil is larger than the other. Read on for our treatme

Dogs often suffer from dry skin for various reasons. Find out how to properly treat this condition to keep your dog's skin moisturized and healthy.

As the temperatures steadily climb this summer, its important to keep ourselves and our dogs cool. Humans sweat to help keep cool but do dogs sweat?

Can dogs see the same colors that humans can see? Learn what colorblindness is and whether dogs can see more than black and white.

The parrot/parakeet debate is confusing and is one that many bird experts disagree on. Read on to discover a few of the different Parakeet varieties.

Brucellosis is a contagious disease that can infect intact dogs. Learn about this disease and how to prevent your dog from contracting it.

Mosquito season is right around the corner. Learn how to protect your pet and reduce exposure during peak seasons.

Expert trainer Adrienne Farricelli explains the strange phenomenon of the "extinction burst" when trying to correct dog behaviors, plus how to prevent it.

Expert dog trainer Adrienne Farricelli offers tips and advice on crate training a puppy by making the crate a fun and inviting place to be.

Dr. Mark explains how to determine if dogs have food allergies using a homemade elimination diet and gives recommendations for a healthy, whole food diet for do

Cocker Spaniels are usually listed as one of the breeds most prone to resource guarding. In my experience, this behavior does not go away without training.