Category - Miscellaneous

Budgeting for Your Pet’s Medication

Vet petting a yellow dog.

Pet ownership is equal parts reward and responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes doing what you can to keep your pet happy, healthy, and active. It only takes one visit to the vet to learn that the costs of pet health care can add up quickly. Fortunately, there are some things pet...

Stop the Itch: Common Skin Conditions in Pets

Brown and white dog biting his leg

Have you noticed your pet scratching, red skin, fur loss or other skin issues. In most cases, the underlying causes of such issues are treatable, but they often won’t clear up on their own. The sooner skin problems in pets are addressed, the better. This is true for several reasons, including the...

Signs of Liver Problems in Pets

Large yellow dog with a small kitten

The liver is vital to many of the bodies’ functions, including digestion and metabolism, so detecting potential liver problems in your pet early is important. Liver issues can manifest in numerous ways, and learning the signs of a possible liver problem will help you get veterinary care...

Dog Joint Pain: 7 Ways to Give Your Pet Relief

Girl giving a bowl of food to her yellow dog.

Joint pain associated with osteoarthritis is a common issue for pets. The disease affects an estimated 1 in 4 dogs (1). Factors associated with osteoarthritis include genetics, breed or body shape, developmental joint disorders, joint injury, and abnormal stresses on the joint (e.g. overweight...

Does My Dog Have Arthritis?

yellow dog resting

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health issues in dogs. You might see or hear it being called by other names such as “degenerative joint disease” or shortened to just plain “arthritis.”* It affects an estimated 25 percent of dogs (1). Unfortunately, signs of arthritis in dogs can be...