The most common causes of ear problems in dogs are allergies, bacterial infections and yeast infections. Typical signs of infection are: your dog is is repeatedly scratching or rubbing its ears; discharge from one or both ears (yellow, brown or black); your dog is shaking or holding its head to one side; ears are red and tender; or ears that smell bad.

Yes. You can take care of your pets with products suited to their particular needs. Always seek the advice of veterinarian, and never give your pets supplements intended for humans.

In most cases, hyperthyroidism in cats is relatively easy to diagnose. Symptoms include: weight loss; increased appetite, drinking and urination; restlessness or nervousness and increased activity levels,; vomiting; increased vocalization, and unkempt coat. Hyperthyroidism in cats is caused by an overactive thyroid gland resulting in excess production of thyroid hormones responsible for regulating metabolism, blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and gastrointestinal function. In most cases, the abnormality is linked to a benign growth on the thyroid gland. About three per cent of hyperthyroid cats have a cancerous thyroid tumor.

Canine distemper ( also called hard pad disease) is a highly contagious and serious viral disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs. Read more...

Every home contains a variety of everyday items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal if ingested by dogs and cats. You can protect your pet's health by becoming aware of the most common health hazards found in many pet-owning households. To find out more about household hazards to pets, download and read free brochure.

If you have pets in an area where ticks are common, you should groom them when they come in from being outside. Designate sleeping areas for your pets, and check routinely for ticks that have dropped off of them while they were sleeping. Keep pets off furniture because ticks can hide in upholstery or cushions. Download and read free brochure.

The healthiest diet for dogs is a whole food diet, meaning it contains a good quality source of protein, some vegetables, plus vitamins and minerals.

Raw food diet or BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet can be good for some dogs but feeding raw or undercooked animal proteins is not recommended because they can spread bacteria and can contain potentially deadly pathogens that can sicken you or your pet.

Before adopting a new pet, do some research before getting a new pet to make sure that it is the right one for you and your family and your lifestyle. Keep in mind that children under 5 years of age, adults over 65 years of age, and anyone with a weakened immune system should not have contact with rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and poultry because they are more likely to get diseases spread between animals and people (also known as zoonotic diseases). Pregnant women are also at a higher risk for certain animal-related diseases. Read more...