Making It Illegal for Your Dog to Stick 
His Head Out the Car Window

Few sights are as endearing to a dog lover as seeing a canine exuberantly sticking his head out the car window and feeling the...

Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs on the Rise

As the legalization of marijuana expands, veterinary emergency rooms are seeing an increase in canine cases of marijuana toxicity, according to research published in...

You Cannot Diagnose Mouth Pain By How Much Your Dog Eats

People often assume that if their dog had mouth pain, he would stop eating. Not true, say Tufts health professionals Yuki Nakayama, DVM, and...

Over-the-Counter Antimicrobials Now Available By Prescription Only

Until now, certain antimicrobial medicines used in dogs and other animals have been available over the counter. That ends this month. As of June...

But What’s With Their Tails?

Cats use their tails to help with balance. Think of the way you might hold out your arms to steady yourself as you make...