A Guide to Aggression in Pet Cats...

Aggressive pet cats can be a serious cause of concern for cat parents. Vets define aggression as threatening behavior towards other cats or humans. It is a very common problem. Cats may be small in size but they possess razor-sharp claws and a set of powerful teeth. They are capable of inflicting painful bites and severe lacerations. This can lead to injuries to the attacked entity and your pet cat, not to mention the...

Treating Canine Arthritis & Joint Pain in Dog...

Your dog can’t open his mouth and tell you what is wrong, but you can probably see the signs when your pet is hurting. They might have trouble getting up, be reluctant to go for walks, or have difficulty jumping up on the couch or into your lap. They might seem to tire more easily and be slowing down significantly, limp or yelp after any type of exertion. All these things are symptoms of arthritis or joint pain. Joint...

Canine Melanoma: Your Dog’s Blood Collection...

The Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium (CHCC) is requesting blood samples from any purebred dog to further their research to identify the underlying genetic lesions and biochemical pathways that contribute to canine melanoma. Melanoma is a form of cancer in which the pigment-producing cells of the skin, melanocytes, multiply in an uncontrolled manner. The CHCC will provide sample collection kits and pay for shipping....

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease FLUTD – I...

FLUTD or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease is the name given to a number of conditions that include inflamed urethra or bladder, bladder stones, and obstruction of the urethra. Up to 1% of the adult cat population in the U.S is considered to be afflicted by some form of FLUTD. The condition can become particularly serious in adult male cats if there is a complete blockage of the urethra. The non-obstructive variety of FLUTD...

San Francisco Reviews Ban on Pet Sales...

02:55 PM The fur is flying in San Francisco, where officials are weighing a ban on sales of most pets, the Los Angeles Times reports. Mixed breed Thosh rides in the shopping cart while his owner shops at a pet store in Arizona. By Pat Shannahan, Gannett The proposal includes most types of pets, including dogs, cats, parakeets and other birds, hamsters, rats and other small mammals. The proposal started out small, focused...