Can You Use Human Shampoo on Your Dog?

Will the shampoo you use cause trouble for your dog? Whether or not you follow the rules, most dog owners have heard that dog shampoo should not be mixed with human shampoo when bathing. As a rule, shampoo is individual. This article explains why dog skin differs from human skin and why pet shampoo is safer.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021

What to Do When Cats Keep Fighting Each Other

Cats fight for many reasons—food guarding, play, toy rivalry. Spay/neuter all cats, keep claws trimmed, give each 10–15 min of daily play, use bells to track them, swap scents with a towel, and try facial pheromones (Feliway). Separate fighters with a blanket or loud noise, then restart desensitization and counter-conditioning.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021

How Do Cats Communicate?

Cats are mysterious, and everything they do is a form of communication. They use non-verbal (visual) signals, sound, physical contact, body language, and scent. With each other they rely on visual and olfactory signals; with people they mostly vocalize.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

Signs Your Cat Has Successfully Mated

Wondering whether a mating was successful? Understanding the feline heat cycle first helps — then you can read the body-language cues of a completed mating and confirm pregnancy the right way.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Pets: Symptoms and Severity

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a leading cause of back pain and paralysis in dogs — especially long-backed breeds like Dachshunds. Learn what causes it, how to spot the signs, and the five grades of severity vets use to assess the condition.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

Preparing to Bring a Cat Home: A Starter Checklist for New Cat Parents

Bringing a cat home for the first time? Get the everyday essentials ready before the big day so your new companion settles into its new environment quickly and with less stress.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021

Do Cats Fart?

Cats do pass gas, usually silently and nearly odorless. Diet is the usual cause of smelly, frequent gas, but pairing it with appetite loss, vomiting, or diarrhea means a vet visit.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021

What to Do When a Cat or Dog Has Difficult Labor

Dystocia means the mother can't pass the puppies or kittens without help. It stems from the mother's weak contractions or the fetus's size or position — and recognizing the warning signs early is what saves the litter.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020