Curious About Cannabis for Your Dog or Cat?
3.24 BW Pet Nonlead https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2016-02-21-nl-pet-cannabis/ https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/p/5728b5f0-dd4b-42f8-98bf-2a9126044c84/ === By Dr. Becker Today I’m chatting with Dr. Rob Silver. Silver has been a veterinarian for over 30 years, and practices in Colorado. He’s also recently written a book, and I’m excited to talk with him about it today. Medical Marijuana & Your Pet: The Definitive Guide […]
How to reduce stress at Christmas for your cat
Christmas can be a stressful time of the year for many cats. Many families and friends will be coming together to enjoy the festivities together. Our homes are often a quiet calm place for our cat, but Christmas can generally mean a significant change. Suddenly our peaceful homes are bustling with energy. There is a […]
Are Dogs Ticklish? | Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
As pet parents, we probably enjoy giving our dog a playful scratch behind the ears or a gentle belly rub if it elicits happy wriggles and barks. But have you ever wondered if dogs are truly ticklish? Let’s explore the science behind canine sensitivity and what ticklishness really means for our four-legged companions. Understanding ticklishness […]
Special days for our pets 2025
Everyone loves an excuse to celebrate. Here are some more reasons to celebrate with our amazing animals. We have created a calendar full of special days that you can enjoy together. This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other special days. It does however give you a few for each month. Always […]
Rhodesian Ridgeback Develops Rare Liver Condition
Diagnosis: Copper storage disease Cost of Care: $12,982 | Reimbursed: $9,751 Groot is a 7-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with an affectionate and curious personality who is loyal to his pet parent, Judy, and her husband. “Although he is very attached to everyone in our family, he is absolutely devoted to my husband and is always by his side. […]
Winter tips for pet owners
When the weather is cold or stormy we wrap up warm outdoors. It is important to think about keeping our pets comfortable and healthy too. You may ask, why is this an issue when they already have a coat on? A warm coat of hair or fur (dogs have hair, cats and bunnies have fur) works to protect animals […]
Calming Treats for Dogs | Healthy Paws Pet Insurance
Dogs can experience stress and anxiety for many reasons – fireworks, thunderstorms, other noises such as vacuums and home alarms, a fear of strangers, separation from their pet parents and more. According to Frontiers in Veterinary Science, as many as half of dogs become anxious because of noises, while 20 to 40 percent of dogs […]
Cat Loss of Appetite. – Pet GP
Cats and kittens are well known to be less food orientated than dogs. They can be fussy or picky eaters. A brief loss of appetite may be normal for your cat. When they are not eating at all, it is a more serious cause for concern. If your cat has a loss of appetite (anorexia) […]
Chihuahua Puppy Swallows a Chew
Diagnosis: Possible intestinal blockage Cost of Care: $1,728 | Reimbursed: $1,282 Coverage: 80 percent | $100 deductible Charlie is a 9-month-old Chihuahua who loves other dogs and is constantly angling for a playdate, said her pet parent Elizabeth. She loves chasing her ball around and playing hide-and-seek with Elizabeth. Charlie eats part of a Nylabone As with […]
This Can Emotionally Scar Your Pet for Life — Please Avoid at All Costs
3.22 BW Pet Nonlead https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2017-12-26-nl-cat-declawing-de-toeing/ https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/p/c479bd60-57b8-427d-af77-392a82be5d42/ === By Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Declawing continues to be a hotly discussed topic in the U.S., and while there’s growing awareness of exactly what onychectomy involves (it’s not just a permanent nail trim but mutilation of a cat’s paws), kitties continue to be subjected to the procedure, […]