Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For us cat lovers, we want nothing more than for our furry friends to be happy and healthy. Trouble is, when it comes to the ...

As a veterinary general practitioner, I see and treat a little bit of everything. Dog with tummy problems? We’ve got you covered. Kitty needs dental work? No problem — let’s get that scheduled. Puppy ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

Q: "My cat's date of birth was 7/1/23. Somehow, I ended up purchasing a very ill kitten from a private owner. I called him Pumpkin, and when I picked him up, it was at night in the pouring rain, so I ...

Ear infections, sometimes called ear diseases, are one of the most common health issues in pets, particularly dogs and cats. Pet insurance typically covers the diagnosis and treatment of ear ...

With the rising costs of veterinary care, pet owners face significant expenses when seeking medical treatment for their pets. A cat owner had to spend thousands of dollars to incur the cost of his cat ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?