6+ hour, 39+ min ago   (25+ words) Fortunately, black widows are not aggressive. They bite only when provoked or when their webs are disturbed. Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (22+ words) A new exhibit reveals how medieval cats left their mark on manuscripts, religion, and daily life'as pets, pest hunters, and symbols....

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (78+ words) Fortunately, cats'and, to a lesser degree, dogs'are remarkably resistant to tetanus. Cats Resistant to Tetanus Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not administer…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago   (37+ words) New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays Don't Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog's Cancer Risk...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (112+ words) Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays Q: Our daughter, who recently bought her first house, has been talking about getting a puppy. She will be hosting Hanukkah this year, and we'd love to see her face when a cute little puppy…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (121+ words) Don't Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat Q: I have a nine-pound cat named Beauty and a five-pound Chihuahua named Beast. Is it OK for me to apply half of Beast's monthly flea and tick preventive to his skin and the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (98+ words) Feline hyperthyroidism affects more than 10 percent of cats over age 10 and is now the most common endocrine disease of cats. Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (121+ words) You can't change your dog's genetics, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk of cancer. Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog's Cancer Risk Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (99+ words) On pet food labels, the word "senior" is a marketing term, not a regulatory or clinical designation. Senior Cats Don't Require Senior Cat Food Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (126+ words) The causes are numerous, so it's important to determine what's prompting the yowling so it can be addressed effectively. Yowling Common in Elderly Cats Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every…...