Parasite prevention Boarding facilities are often extremely diligent about keeping out fleas, ticks, and other pesky parasites. Many require proof of recent vet-approved parasite prevention treatment.

All featured products are chosen at the discretion of the GreatPetCare editorial team and do not reflect a direct endorsement by the author or reviewer. Is your dog constantly scratching, licking, or ...

This is an antiviral eye drop, which is an excellent choice for killing viruses — specifically, feline herpesvirus-1. While there are many antiviral eye drops on the market that are effective, this ...

No matter how gently a vet breaks it to you, nothing is more heartwrenching than learning your dog’s condition is untreatable. In this situation, many pet parents opt for euthanasia as a humane way to ...

If your dog’s face is swollen, it’s understandable to feel concerned. Whether your pup’s eyelid is puffy or they have full facial swelling, a dog swollen face can look alarming and uncomfortable. If ...

Kitten First Vet Visit: How to Prepare OK, so you brought your new kitten home: Check. You’ve scheduled your first exam: Check! Now what? The first few days at home with a new kitten can be somewhat ...

No matter how perfect your pooch is (and aren’t they all?) dogs often smell a bit, well, doggy. Typically, these aromas vary from dog to dog. However, if you’ve ever caught a whiff of your dog’s paws ...

Alicia Ashley, DVM, is a freelance medical writer and experienced veterinarian. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from the Atlantic Veterinary College, in Prince Edward Island, ...

When it comes to our feline friends, we’re used to seeing them cough up hairballs or occasionally gagging on something they’ve eaten. But what if your cat is doing more than just coughing? What if ...

Learning that your dog has heart disease is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear from a veterinarian. While the news can feel overwhelming, don’t lose hope. With your vet’s guidance, there may ...

All featured products are chosen at the discretion of the GreatPetCare editorial team and do not reflect a direct endorsement by the author or reviewer. In humans, heartburn and that uncomfortable ...

As a pet parent, discovering that your dog’s belly is swollen can be alarming. You might be left wondering if it’s something minor or if it requires immediate veterinary attention. A dog’s swollen ...