AJ Debiasse, a technician in Stroudsburg, PA, contributed to this article. Did you know that cats can have a hyperactive thyroid gland? Also known as hyperthyroidism, it’s a fairly common condition in ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects in puppies. Learn more about the cause and treatment of this oral deformity.

If your dog seems to be having a harder time hearing you with age, you're not alone. Learn what you can do help your dog deal with this problem.

If you share your life with a cat, or two, or five, you have almost certainly heard your cat making a very troubled wheezing, coughing, retching sound that you assumed to be a hairball. Sometimes ...

Blue-green algae puts your dog at risk during the summer and fall. Does your local pond have this common, deadly algae?

It’s a deadly toxin and one that most pet parents don’t know about. Learn what popular peanut butter brands are toxic for dogs, and why.

This bacteria, responsible for thousands of recent wildlife deaths, is in surprising abundance. Learn when it can turn into a threat for your cat.

Learn if blood or mucus in your cat's poop is anything to worry about. What could blood and mucus in cat poop be warning you of?

If you’re considering bringing a feline companion into your home, and wondering where to look, an animal shelter is a great option. There are so many reasons to adopt from a shelter, but here are 10 ...

Parasites survive by feeding on animals and people. Some insects, worms, and other parasites can make pets and people sick. Know what to look for and how to treat.

We used to believe that laryngeal paralysis was a standalone condition. Recent research shows that it’s a bit more complicated. Laryngeal paralysis is a disease of the nerves (poly-neuropathy) that ...

Does your feline companion lick you, and are you wondering why? Particularly since a cat’s tongue can feel a bit rough, it’s a behavior that’s hard to ignore! In general, there are two major reasons a ...