Our Expert: Vetstreet Staff
Video: Should You Allow Your Dog in Your Bed?
By Vetstreet Staff | April 4, 2017For some dog owners, snoozing next to their furry best friend is a dream come true. But for others, trying to catch some shut-eye with a four-legged snoring machine in the bed is a total nightmare.…View Full Post ›
Poll: Do You Give Your Pet Birthday Presents?
By Vetstreet Staff | March 22, 2017Many vetstreet.com readers allow their pets to sleep in their beds and buy their dogs and cats gifts during the holidays, so we're curious to know if you give your animal birthday presents. Take Our…View Full Post ›
Video: How to Help Keep Your Pet's Food Safe
By Vetstreet Staff | February 15, 2017Food-borne illness is no fun for you or your pet. If your dog or cat’s food is contaminated, he can become ill from consuming it and you could become sick from handling it. That’s why it’s so…View Full Post ›
3 New Breeds Will Compete at 2017 Westminster Dog Show
By Vetstreet Staff | February 10, 2017February is a dog lover's dream. Last Sunday, it was the adorable Puppy Bowl, which featured 78 playful shelter puppies, and on Feb. 13 and 14, it’s the Super Bowl of dog shows: The 141st…View Full Post ›
9 Ways to Be an Even Better Pet Owner
By Vetstreet Staff | February 8, 2017February is known for Valentine's Day, but did you know it's also Responsible Pet Owner's Month? We think these celebrations go hand-in-hand because there's no better way to show your pet love than…View Full Post ›
Hedgehog Day: 8 Things to Know About These Prickly Creatures
By Vetstreet Staff | February 2, 2017Guess what? Feb. 2 is Hedgehog Day. Yes, it is also Groundhog Day. Confused? Groundhog Day actually originates from Hedgehog Day. You see, way back in the day, German settlers brought the tradition…View Full Post ›
Tips to Help Keep Your Cat's Brain Sharp
By Vetstreet Staff | January 13, 2017Cats are living longer than ever nowadays, so it's important to incorporate mental health activities into their daily lives to help them make the most of their twilight years. It's never too early to…View Full Post ›
7 Tips for Getting a Finicky Cat to Eat
By Vetstreet Staff | January 10, 2017What do you do when your cat refuses to eat a new kind of food or suddenly stops eating the food he once enjoyed? Even though felines are notoriously finicky when it comes to food, not knowing what’s…View Full Post ›
Video: A Warning to Pet Owners Who Use E-Cigarettes
By Vetstreet Staff | January 3, 2017As we roll into 2017, we're sure that cutting back on smoking is at the top of a lot of people's to-do lists. We applaud this New Year’s resolution, especially since secondhand smoke can contribute…View Full Post ›
Video: 6 Holiday Foods That Can Harm Pets
By Vetstreet Staff | December 8, 2016From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, you and your pet will have plenty of opportunities to indulge in delicious holiday fare. And while it’s OK to give your dog or cat a small nibble of your yummy…View Full Post ›
10 Reasons to Fall in Love With a Mutt
By Vetstreet Staff | November 10, 2016If America is considered the melting pot of the world, then mutts are surely the all-Americans of the dog world. A mixture of many different breeds, mutts can be just as smart, trainable, loving and…View Full Post ›
3 New Breeds to Join 2016 National Dog Show
By Vetstreet Staff | November 8, 2016Thanksgiving is for family, friends, food, football and our favorite tradition: dog shows. And when you tune into the National Dog Show on November 24, you’ll get to see three new and adorable…View Full Post ›