Cephalexin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed for dogs to treat a variety of bacterial infections. As a first-generation cephalosporin, it is particularly effective against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. …

VET APPROVED REVIEWED & FACT-CHECKED BY Dr. Alice Athow-Frost Veterinarian, BVM BVS MRCVS Going to the vet’s office isn’t much different than seeing your doctor. You want to make the …

I didn’t have a boring life before adopting Olga, but she has entertained me for almost eight years. When studying cat behavior, we often connect their actions to instincts. Their …

Researching dog breeders should be your first, and most crucial, step if you have your heart set on bringing home a purebred puppy. While we advocate adopting a puppy or …

UPDATE: In 2018, Congress passed the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act (DCMTPA) banning the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats. “Any person who violates subsection (a) shall …

Bone cancer in dogs — also known as canine osteosarcoma — is a condition that results in an abnormal, malignant growth of immature bone cells or osteoblasts. It typically affects …

We’ve all been there. You’re snuggling with your furry friend, enjoying a moment of affection, when suddenly, you’re hit by a wave of less-than-pleasant doggy breath. It can be enough …

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary glands, which are the milk-producing glands located in a dog’s breasts. It is most commonly seen in nursing mothers, but it can also affect …