Americans are spending more on health care for their pets than ever: $15.95 billion to be exact (This statistic is from 2016, and the number is sure to be higher in 2017). This trend points to how deeply established our pets have become in our households and families....
When you’re thrilled about picking up your new family pet from the local shelter or breeder, it can be easy to overlook the financial investment of being a pet owner—especially the long-term expenses involved. If you’re thinking seriously about owning a pet, you might...
If only dogs and cats could talk. Then they could tell us if they are feeling well or not. But, of course, this is not the case. In fact, through instinct, dogs and cats are naturally wired to hide any symptoms of disease or discomfort from us. This is one of the main...
What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected...
By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM When it’s time to purchase heartworm preventive medication for your dog or cat, you have several options to choose from. In order to purchase any of these heartworm medications, however, you must first have your dog or cat tested for...
What Is Heartworm? Spread by infected mosquitoes, heartworm is increasingly being recognized as an underlying cause of health problems in domestic cats. Despite its name, heartworm primarily causes lung disease in cats. It is an important concern for any cat owner...
