July 18, 2019

It's helped make Lil Bub and Maru online sensations and has helped Mistoffelees, Felix the Cat and even Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat achieve lasting fame. What sets these kitties apart from other felines? It all comes down to a mutation in the KIT gene that causes an unusual distribution of cells.

July 18, 2019

Asked which of them scattered the fuzz around, one 'squealed' without saying a word.

July 18, 2019

A contagious bacterial disease known as brucellosis was detected at a breeding facility in Iowa. Along with posing risks of infertility and abortion to dogs, brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to humans, causing fever, joint pain and weakness.

July 17, 2019

If your puppy isn't filling out and growing properly, it's a problem that demands quick resolution, rather than a wait-and-see approach. Several different factors, including an underlying condition, may be at play and preventing your puppy from thriving.

July 17, 2019

A pair of colorful parrots take turns kissing a reflective oven door - and each other.

July 16, 2019

Don't let your veterinarian tell you that regularly vomiting hairballs is normal. It's not and it may be signaling something is wrong. Here's what you need to know if you're finding frequent upchucked hairballs. Plus, six ways to help reduce them from forming in the first place in a healthy cat.

July 16, 2019

A blind dog named Katana got her confidence back with the help of her favorite human.

July 16, 2019

Rather than the doghouses of yesteryear, homes are becoming more 'pet-centric,' such as laundry rooms combined with pet friendly spaces for bathing and grooming your dog, or storage space for pet supplies, medicines and food. While such features aren't yet the norm, perhaps considering the needs of households with one or more dogs is more than just a fad.

July 15, 2019

A life-long study of 80 large-breed dogs suggests that dogs' bodies do change with age and therefore, so do their nutritional requirements. Here's the dietary regimen most older dogs thrive on and the feeding tweaks I recommend as your pet ages to help protect cells and tissues.

July 15, 2019

Norbert, a sweet dog known for his floppy tongue, is up for tricks any day of the week.