Kitten First Vet Visit: How to Prepare OK, so you brought your new kitten home: Check. You’ve scheduled your first exam: Check! Now what? The first few days at home with a new kitten can be somewhat ...

All featured products are chosen at the discretion of the GreatPetCare editorial team and do not reflect a direct endorsement by the author or reviewer. A persistent cough is no one’s idea of a good ...

The next time you suspect your pet has fleas, skin issues, diarrhea, or needs a recheck after surgery, you might not need to take them to the vet clinic. Virtual vet visits, sometimes called ...

No matter how perfect your pooch is (and aren’t they all?) dogs often smell a bit, well, doggy. Typically, these aromas vary from dog to dog. However, if you’ve ever caught a whiff of your dog’s paws ...

When I was pregnant with my third child, I noticed that my swollen ankles would retain an imprint of my fingers if I pressed them. Thankfully, this condition (called pitting edema) wasn’t a ...

If you’ve ever welcomed a kitten into your home (or are about to), there’s a good chance the topic of cat worms has (or will) come up. Maybe even more often than you’d like! Veterinarians often focus ...

Alicia Ashley, DVM, is a freelance medical writer and experienced veterinarian. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from the Atlantic Veterinary College, in Prince Edward Island, ...

Cost of the Rabies Vaccine for Cats Cat rabies vaccine costs may vary, depending on numerous factors. In general, PureVax is more expensive than other vaccines. Having your cat vaccinated for rabies ...

Highlights In addition to containing enzymatic ingredients, this toothpaste contains chlorhexidine, a highly effective antibacterial agent. This toothpaste is best suited for dogs with severe ...

Gastrointestinal dog foods are also available as wet food. This Hill’s diet is packed with nutritious ingredients that support healthy digestion for dogs with tummy issues, including omega-3 and -6 ...

How to Treat Fungal Infections in Dogs The specific treatment for a dog fungal infection depends on the type of fungus. Generally speaking, most fungal infections in dogs are treated with one or more ...

When it comes to our feline friends, we’re used to seeing them cough up hairballs or occasionally gagging on something they’ve eaten. But what if your cat is doing more than just coughing? What if ...