Accidents around the house are a nuisance that most dog-owners are familiar with, but did you know they may indicate a more serious health concern? Learn about the different behavioral and medical issues that most commonly cause urinary issues in dogs, and you might be surprised to find that options are available to treat even the most persistent problems.

Cats are a law unto themselves and, as they get into their senior years from around 10 onwards, they may display all kinds of symptoms and behavior changes. Understanding what causes your cat to behave the way it does and learning what changes you can make will help your senior cat to be comfortable and happy.

Your older dog has special needs that differ from when he was a puppy or middle-aged. With the proper care, however, the senior years can be the best of a dog's life. Learn what to expect as your dog becomes a canine “senior citizen” and what you can do to help keep his golden years comfortable and healthy.

Whether your dog is a seasoned road warrior or novice traveler, plan ahead for his comfort and safety. Doing so makes road trips less stressful, so everyone can enjoy the trip!

Are you doing all you can? It's more than clean teeth. Oral disease is the most commonly diagnosed health problem for dogs. Complications from poor oral health can be painful for your dog and may lead to serious health issues. By practicing good oral hygiene, getting regular dental checkups from your veterinarian and recognizing the symptoms of the most common oral diseases, you can prevent most oral health issues and help your dog lead a healthy and happy life.

Heartworms can be killers and according to the American Heartworm Society, a study conducted by the North Carolina State University showed that one in four heartworm infected cats were indoor cats. Mosquitoes carry the heartworm larvae, so unless you can be 100 percent sure a mosquito will never bite your cat you need to adopt a heartworm preventative program. The alternative could be costly veterinary supportive treatment and surgery or even the loss of your cat.

When it comes to transporting an injured or sick dog to the veterinarian or animal hospital, it’s better to think ahead. An emergency transportation plan will save precious time in getting your pet medical treatment. In addition, how you react in those first few minutes may help save your dog's life.

Parasitic heartworms can cause serious illness in infected dogs, and the disease can even be deadly. As rescue treatments can be harsh, prevention is the best way to avoid heartworm-related problems. Preventive treatments are widely available. Use them and avoid the risk of this dangerous disease.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects not only humans, but also their dogs. Diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes, is the most common type found in canines. It occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. As a result, the dog’s blood glucose, or sugar, level rises. Watch for symptoms and, if diabetes is diagnosed, carefully follow your veterinarian’s treatment instructions. While there’s no cure yet, diabetes can be successfully managed allowing your dog to live a long and healthy life.

Cats are delightful companions, highly intelligent, and very inquisitive. Over time your cat should adopt and adapt to its new surroundings. However, the first few weeks of introduction could instill dangerous and destructive habits that may be hard to break. Evaluate your home from a cat’s point of view and take away the hazards to your cat and to your home. Curiosity needn’t kill the cat.

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Being prepared in the case of an emergency may help save your dog's life. This article covers what to do in the case of a choking dog, including information on assessing the situation, methods for foreign object removal and a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver that can be used on dogs. You'll also find tips for preventing choking emergencies and references to further information.

Accidental exposure to household cleaners, lawn chemicals and other dangerous substances can have tragic results for your dog. Make your home a safe haven for your faithful friend. Take stock of your home’s potential hazards and make the necessary adjustments to help keep your dog healthy and safe.

Fleas and ticks are a nuisance and also a potentially a serious health hazard. The chances of your cats and dogs never being infested with fleas and/or ticks during the course of their lifetime are slim. However, through vigilance, sensible, practical precautions, and the knowledge to act decisively and swiftly should infestations occur, you can minimize the discomfort and health risk to your pets and your family.

If you have a dog, you will need a collar. What kind of collar should you buy? What size of dog collar should you buy? And, how can you make sure that your dog’s collar fits properly so that your dog is comfortable and safe?