Tips on Selecting a Pet Ferret

Ferrets have a loyal following among wide sections of the American public, with associations, magazines, and, increasingly, veterinarians dedicated to this curious critter. Dr. Connie Orcutt, exotic pet specialist at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, discusses why ferrets make good pets, as well as tips for potential ferret owners. View full post on AVMA [...]

Common Household Poisons for Pets

More U.S. households own pets than ever before. And while our houses can provide wonder shelter and comfort to our pets, they can also present some significant hazards. Dr. Steven Hansen, senior vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, discusses common household poisons that could endanger your pet. View [...]

Caring for Your Geriatric Dog

As a result of new surgical techniques and medications, advances in the control of infectious disease, and changing attitudes toward our pets, dogs are living longer than ever, presenting a new challenge to many pet owners: how best to care for senior or geriatric dogs. Dr. William Fortney, assistant professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology [...]

Rats as Pets

When it comes to choosing a pet, a rat probably isn’t high on most people’s lists. In fact, rats are probably more often identified as vermin than companion animals. But a growing number of people are choosing rats as pets, and find the much-maligned rodents to be affectionate and intelligent companions. Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant [...]

Hospice Care for Pets

The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area seeing a rise in demand is end-of-life care, with hospice facilities springing up to address the needs of companion animals facing terminal illnesses. Dr. Tami Shearer, founder of [...]

Pets and Stress

Humans don’t have a monopoly on stress. Our pets can be affected by stress, too. A new house, time spent in a kennel, and trips to the veterinarian are just some ways our pets can become stressed. But whatever the cause, stress can be reduced by incorporating behavioral enrichment into our pets’ lives, says Dr. [...]

Vet Care For Senior Dogs

Whether your dog is entering his twilight years or you have recently adopted an older dog from a shelter, you will find that there tends to be an increase in the amount veterinary care that your pet needs. Just as humans do, dogs become susceptible to a broad array of illness when they get [...]