Big dogs can have equally big health problems. Find out what conditions and diseases typically affect larger dogs.

Would you rather do anything than give your pet medicine? These tips may make the process easier.

Should you adopt the same type of pet as your favorite TV or movie character?

Ticks may be tiny but that can cause bacterial infections that make your pet very sick.

Does your feline friend get enough taurine? Serious health problems can occur if this essential amino acid is in short supply.

How old is your pet? Taking a look at your furry friend's mouth can provide some clues.

Planning a haircut for your pet this summer? That might not be the best idea.

Feeling a little under the weather? You may have caught an illness from your pet.

Do you know why pets shun wide open spaces when they're ill? Find out why sick dogs, cats and rabbits want to be alone.

Do your pets do everything together, including sharing illnesses? These tips will help reduce the transmission of viruses and diseases.

Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.

Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.

Cats rarely display their pain, but cats with feline stomatitis are often the exception. If your cat appears to have mouth pain, is reluctant to eat, doesn't want to groom, is drooling, and doesn't want you to open its mouth, it may be suffering from this debilitating, degenerative oral condition, and

Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat's immune system. Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders. How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia Cats get feline leukemia from other

Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets. But family cats with normal, every day habits can pose a risk to expectant women. Women's immune systems can be disturbed by a parasite carried in fecal matter. If you're the primary caretaker of your family's feline friend it

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health are a result of how comfortable they are in their environment. Understanding how our cats interact with their environment can help us create a space for owners and cats to mutually thrive