The first thing to know about Halloween is that it breaks your pets’ routine – and they hate that. If you keep that in mind as you plan your celebration you'll be much happier, said Julie Bank, president and CEO of Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA,...

Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat, occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes blocked, and gas and fluid accumulate, causing the stomach to stretch to many times its normal size. The bloated stomach causes severe pain, and it is prone to twist....

Today is the first day of fall! We love this time of year and all the traditions it brings. The kids are back in school, pumpkins will begin popping up everywhere, and the holiday season is just around the corner. With all the lovely things that fall...

Perhaps your family has recently welcomed a new puppy home and are now faced with the need to (quickly) train him to use the bathroom outside or to walk on a leash or to not jump on visitors in your home. Or, maybe you have an older pup who has always been...

Have you ever been petting your cat when she seems to suddenly turn on you, transforming from purring and sweet to evil and attacking? Cats can be mysterious creatures, and many owners of cats become frustrated with their seemingly erratic or aggressive...

Dogs aren’t usually picky about what they eat, and many items our dogs choose to consume—like the contents of the cat’s litter box or a favorite pair of shoes—can leave us feeling confused or frustrated. One common item on the menu for many dogs is grass. But, why do...

During the spring and summer months, many of us will be spending time in our gardens. But, if your pets spend time in the yard, too, beware some of the common outdoor items that could be toxic! Pesticides and insecticides — Watch for pesticides or insecticides that...

It’s no secret: Most cats do not enjoy being taken from their comfortable environment, placed in a carrier, and hauled off to the veterinarian, where strangers poke and prod them, dogs want to sniff them (or chase them or eat them or play with them), and the smells of...