Health | Pet Companion Magazine

Plan for their care when you can’t take care of them yourself Wouldn’t it…

1 Brush your pet before bathing to remove tangles, dirt, debris and shedding hair. 2 To reduce pet anxiety during bathing, place a towel on…

One of the great luxuries of having a fenced backyard is having the comfort to let our dogs out to conduct their ablutions with…

By Robert Reed DVM, MSES, MPA VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for most of us,…

All cat owners know that cats shed … everywhere. If you own a cat, you’re resigned to finding hair in your clean laundry, on…

Female cats that have not been spayed can go into “heat” at puberty. “Heat” is the term for when a female cat is sexually…

Common symptoms of Cushing’s disease include: • Excessive urination with possible incontinence • Large water intake • Ravenous appetite • Excessive panting, even at rest • Muscle wastage and…

KATRIS Lynks cat scratchers are only slightly bigger than most regular cat scratchers, but more powerful in durability, shred-resistant material, and functionality. They are…

Skin is the largest organ of the body, and in many ways the most complex. It may seem odd to consider it an organ,…

One of the most common diseases to affect cats is gum disease, otherwise known as periodontal disease. It is estimated that over 80 percent…