Lee Pickett

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella

Salmonella are carried on the skin and shells of clean, healthy turtles and excreted in their droppings, contaminating ...

Home June 25, 2026
Puppy’s Hernia Needs Surgical Repair

A puppy's hernia may not be in need of immediate surgery. A veterinarian can do a physical examination ...

Home June 18, 2026
Cats’ Tails Tell Tales

Feline vocalizations, body language, scent communication, visual signals, and tactile communication are fascinating.

Home June 11, 2026
Canine Influenza Very Contagious

Risk is highest where dogs congregate, such as doggy day care facilities, dog parks, grooming parlors, training classes, ...

Home June 4, 2026
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations

Most kittens' weight in pounds correlates with their age in months.

Home May 28, 2026
Guinea Pigs Need Vitamin C in Diet

Unlike rabbits, guinea pigs cannot synthesize vitamin C, so they must ingest it in their food.

Home May 21, 2026
Help Elderly Parent With Pet

Choose a blank calendar template from the internet. In every daily block, add three circles, each followed by ...

Home May 14, 2026
Unsteady Heartbeat May Be Normal In Dog

When a dog is calm, he develops respiratory sinus arrhythmia, a normal condition that commonly occurs when a ...

Home May 7, 2026
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than ‘Free’ Cat

Reputable shelters and rescue groups place animals for adoption only after they've been sterilized, vaccinated, and dewormed.

Lifestyle April 30, 2026
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People

Dogs trust people who do not deceive them.

Home April 23, 2026
Cat’s Lymphoma Not Contagious

Cancer in animals are not contagious to humans.

Home April 16, 2026
Hamsters Prefer Large, Metal Exercise Wheels

Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don't, just like some people don't relish jogging on a treadmill.

Home April 9, 2026
Dog’s Red Eye Needs Immediate Care

A red eye can result from any number of diseases, some of which threaten vision if not addressed ...

Home April 2, 2026
Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats

Tooth resorption occurs when odontoclasts, cells that normally dissolve and absorb the roots of baby teeth as the ...

Home March 26, 2026
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic

Decades ago, veterinary researchers tested dog saliva and found that it could kill some E. coli and Streptococcus ...

Home March 19, 2026
Anti-Anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital

Research in cats has shown that this medication is effective at decreasing stress during veterinary appointments.

Home March 12, 2026
Gastropexy Prevents Dog’s Stomach From Twisting

Gastropexy is a standard, low-risk surgical procedure to prevent GDV, or gastric dilatation volvulus, also called bloat or ...

Home March 8, 2026
Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats

The most common type of heart disease in cats is cardiomyopathy, which rarely produces clinical signs.

Home February 26, 2026
Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain

Tail docking handicaps dogs, robbing them of the ability to use their tails to signal their moods and ...

Home February 19, 2026
Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom

Fortunately, black widows are not aggressive. They bite only when provoked or when their webs are disturbed.

Home February 5, 2026
Mammary Tumors Common in Unsterilized Female Dogs

Mammary tumors have multiple causes, the most important of which is hormonal.

Home January 29, 2026
Cats Resistant to Tetanus

Fortunately, cats—and, to a lesser degree, dogs—are remarkably resistant to tetanus.

Home January 22, 2026
Secure Dog in Vehicle for Safety

Proper backseat restraint prevents the problem of your dog distracting you from safe driving.

Lifestyle January 15, 2026
New Year’s Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives

Research shows that lean dogs live up to two years longer than those that are a bit overweight.

Home January 8, 2026
Welcome New Puppy After the Holidays

The holidays are a challenging time to accept a pet.

Home January 1, 2026
Don’t Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat

Because liver metabolism in cats and dogs differs so much, cats are exquisitely sensitive to permethrin and other ...

Home December 25, 2025
Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats

Feline hyperthyroidism affects more than 10 percent of cats older than 10 and is now the most common ...

Home December 18, 2025