It's important to understand your pet isn't intentionally leaking urine. She has no control over what's happening. This is not a behavioral problem, it's a medical problem -- so trying to correct or punish your pet is a bad idea on multiple levels.

By Dr. Donna Spector for VetStreet According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 55 percent –- 47 million -- of ...

By Dr. Patty Khuly for Vetstreet Our pets may be nonverbal, but that doesn't mean that they don't know how to tell us when they're not feeling so h...

By Dr. Marty Becker for Vetstreet.com As our dogs and cats have migrated from the barnyard to the backyard to the kitchen to the bed, we veterinari...

By Dr. Mary Fuller for Vetstreet If you've ever watched your kitty pounce on a catnip mouse, you've seen the vestiges of his wild, predatory nature...

By Dr. Marty Becker for Vetstreet It's not really spring until you've smacked your first mosquito. Some mosquitos, though, are more than annoying b...

Acupuncture is a great alternative healing technique that has the potential to help your pet avoid the traditional drugs and/or surgery approach.

If you're among the millions of Americans who wants to cut costs and increase your savings, taking a back-to-basics approach to life can offer a number of advantages. If you're looking for ways to slash pet-related expenses, there are smart and not-so-smart strategies available to accomplish your goal.

By Arden Moore for Vetstreet Never underestimate the power of play for your indoor cat: Cats not only need but enjoy regular play sessions. Just do...

Because dogs and cats are the two most common companion animals, there's a tendency among humans to think they are more similar than they really are.

As my understanding of biological therapy increases, I realize that there are many things we can do to assist our pets in maintaining their states of wellness and health.