Caring for your Companion

About half the population sets a resolution each new year, and half succeed in achieving their goals. If New Year’s resolutions can help 25% of the population work toward or achieve something...

Dear Santa, I know what this looks like, but it’s not that bad. Before you change your gift list, I’d like to take a moment to explain myself. The wonderful people at the Animal Hospital of...

© Seattle Humane Society. All Rights Reserved Make Your Cat Work For His Food This can be very stimulating for cats and help reduce stress. Instead of just putting dry food in a bowl you can put the...

YES Apples Rice Bananas Cooked Salmon Bell Pepper’s Cooked Sardines Steamed Broccoli Spinach Blueberries Strawberries Cantaloupe Sweet Potato Carrots Yogurt Cheese (In Moderation*) Chicken Eggs...

Some houseplants, flowers, and other plants can make you cat very ill or even be deadly. Here’s a list of the ones to avoid, and the ones that are ok if you have a feline in the family. Toxic to...

by DREW MCWATTERS, DVM Veterinarians have traditionally recommended universal spaying and neutering of dogs and have advised doing it at no later than six months of age. This recommendation came...

Kim Campbell Thornton American Veterinarian, Volume 2, Issue 3 New recommendations support kitten spay/neuter by 5 months of age. Here’s why. Conventional wisdom previously recommended that kittens...

By Heather Jelks| Animal Care Center Castle Pines, CO Follow these general rules for any type of new pet introductions: Always make new pet introductions in a controlled setting. Plan the...

Some houseplants, flowers, and other plants can make you cat very ill or even be deadly. Here’s a list of the ones to avoid, and the ones that are ok if you have a canine in the family. Toxic to...

Seemingly healthy pets can have clinically significant diseases, which means regular wellness screenings play an important role in diagnosing potential illnesses early and improving treatment...