Pets Medical Reference

Learn all about using taste deterrents and repellents for your pets.

Learn how to find the right vet for your pet, including things to consider and questions to ask.

Learn about options for seeking professional help for dog behavior training.

Learn the reasons to spay or neuter your pet including a longer, healthier life in addition to prevention against pet overpopulation.

Learn about what ball pythons eat, how often you should feed them, reasons why they might not eat, and what to do if they won’t eat their food.

Learn about rabbits' average lifespan and how to help your rabbit live longer.

Learn about the average lifespan, and how to help your guinea pig live a longer life.

Before you get a ferret, there are some things you should know and steps you can take to prepare for your new pet.

Before you bring a pet bird into your home, there are several things you need to consider and steps you can take to prepare.

Here’s what you need to consider if you want to get a fox as a pet and how to care for a fox.

Fleas are irritating pests that can transmit diseases to pets and people. Learn how to get rid of fleas from your pets, home, and yard, and when you should contact a vet for help.

During social distancing, know when to call your vet and if you had to take your fur baby in, how do you best protect you and your fur baby.

Bites from fleas and ticks can lead to a lot more than just scratching. Learn about the diseases they spread and how to spot them.

Cats and dogs have nutrition needs that change as your pet grows. A balanced diet with these nutritional components is crucial to keep your pet healthy.

Think your dog or cat may have a food allergy? You and your vet will need to team up to figure out the cause -- and how to get them feeling better.

If your pet scratches a lot or has trouble with diarrhea, you might worry that it has a food allergy. Actually, the problem is more likely to be something else, like fleas.

If you think your dog or cat has a food allergy, here are the symptoms to watch for, the most common allergens, and how you can help your pet feel better.

Fleas that bother your pet can bother you, too. Here's how to make sure you stay safe.

If your pet has fleas, you need to get them off your furry friend. Here's how.

Fleas are not only pests, they’re dangerous pests. Here are some signs to look for that will tell you if your furry friends need some help.

Even though your dog loves you, she may sometimes like to run away. It may be because she's bored, afraid, or stressed because you're gone.

Does your dog get nervous when you leave and destroy the house when you're gone? He's likely suffering from separation anxiety, but you can condition him to feel better when you're not together.

Is your dog emotionally scarred? Find out the difference between emotional trauma and common dog issues, plus what you can do to help Fido cope.

Does Fido freak out during a thunderstorm? Does he spend the Fourth of July hiding under a bed? Learn why he reacts this way and what you can do to ease his fears.

Whether you have a puppy or kitten or an older dog or cat, find out what kind of food would be best for your pet.