Fifty-six-year-old Keith Sutton left the bottle of liquid nicotine on his dining room table for a few minutes. His dog, Ivy, found it and nibbled on it. Hours later, Ivy was dead.
Pets get stressed out just like humans do. Whether your dog or cat suffers from separation anxiety, from fear of going to the vet, or from general stress as a result of a hectic home environment, calming your companion is an important part of maintaining her health.
A community dog received 4 stab wounds and wondered the streets in pain for 28 days. Thanks to Alexandra Morales, the dog was taken to a vet clinic and is receiving medical help.
While it might be tempting—and legal in certain states and certain parts of the world—to keep exotic wild animals as pets, is it really a good idea? While some species seem to do just fine under the care of human guardians, the vast majority suffer.
That adorable baby bird you purchased at the store may be very sweet as a youngster but may turn into the equivalent of a rebellious teenager after it grows in both size and confidence.
Dog owners routinely give their pets medications that are sold both over-the-counter and through veterinary offices in order to avoid infestations of fleas, ticks, heartworm, and other parasites.
