News For Pet Lovers

Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

I let my dog sleep in bed with me, but I don’t let him lick me. He is on monthly preventatives, and I bathe him regularly. I figure that’s good enough to reduce my risk of getting fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. But I think dog “kisses” are gross. My dog doesn’t eat poop (that I know of), and I brush his teeth. But he licks himself in all the wrong places and puts all sorts of...

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A clip from BBC One's "Big Cats" series featuring an adorable, albeit lethal, feline has gone viral. The video, which has garnered over 50,000 retweets on Twitter, focuses on the African black-footed cat and her title as the deadliest cat on the planet. People can't seem to get enough of the black-footed cat, which looks more like a sweet house cat than a vicious predator but has...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

In a new study, researchers from the University of Arizona examined the influence of two hormones—oxytocin and vasopressin—on canine social behavior and aggression. Oxytocin has been popularized by the media as the “love” hormone. It plays an important role in birth, the formation of bonds, and social behavior. It may also work to suppress the release of cortisol (the body’s main stress...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

你知道你的宠物最好的,但你的veterinarian has more expertise when it comes to medicine. So what are pet parents supposed to do when they have a sneaking suspicion that their veterinarian has missed something? The answer: communication. In other words, talk to your vet! Veterinarians are only human. As much as we hate to admit it, we can overlook things and make mistakes. Good vets understand...

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By Aly Semigran Give a dog a bone? You may want to think twice about that, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a recent release, the FDA said giving pets bones or bone treats to chew on can have major consequences. The FDA has received "about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to 'bone treats,' which differ from uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed...

Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

I often get asked what, how much, and when to feed dogs and cats. I don’t have a standard answer, because it depends on the specific animal. Some animals can be free-fed and will stop eating when they are full, while others will gain weight with just the occasional table scrap. Similar to people, some of this is genetic and some is environmental. When to Feed Your Dog or CatAs for “when” to...