BY DR. PATTY KHULY
It’s a conundrum, for sure. One minute your beloved kitty is over the moon with pleasure as you scratch her favorite spot and the next thing you know you’re left staring at tooth marks on your arm.
You’re not the only one suffering. Many pet owners call this common behavior “Love biting,” but feline behaviorists have given it a more formal name: Petting-induced aggression—and it’s a poorly understood topic.
Typically, a friendly cat...
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Can My Dog ‘Catch’ a Cold?
Winter isn’t the only time of year we have to worry about “catching” a cold, but it is the primary time for it. We’re spending more time in closed quarters, with windows and doors shut tight and no way to escape the germs. It is only a matter of time before someone in the house becomes sick. It could be you, but did you know that it could also...
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BY DR. MARTY BECKER
You’ve heard for years now that you should be brushing your pet’s teeth, and chances are, all this reminder does is make you feel guilty. After all, more than a few veterinarians will quietly admit that they don’t have time to brush their own pets’ teeth, either.
But odds are that your veterinarian is staying on top of the oh-so-important regular dental examinations and cleaning under anesthesia with her own pets. If...
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By: Natasha Ashton
Does anyone else miss daylight? Between getting up before dawn to hit the gym before getting my son off to school and working late at the Petplan offices, I feel like I haven’t had a date with the sun in ages. While I am generally too busy to let the winter blues truly sink in, there are two members of my family who seem to be feeling it most: my dogs, Wellington...
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BY ARDEN MOORE
A happy dog plops down with his front legs extended, his shoulders and chest low to the ground, and his rear end pushed up in the air, in what looks like a bow. This is the universal “let’s play” sign for dogs of all sizes, ages, breeds and social rankings.
What Your Dog Wants
One of the most delightful canine postures is the play bow. As its name implies, this is the official come-play-with-me...
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By: Donna Solomon, DVM Veterinarian, Animal Medical Center of Chicago
A couple of years ago, I was watching the Oprah Winfrey Show and I saw an episode where the health expert, Dr. Mehmet Oz, was talking about “poop.” I noticed when the cameras panned the audience that they appeared rather excited and at the same time bashful to listen to this discussion. I, on the other hand, thought it was a great topic. Especially since...
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BY LINDA FIORELLA
If a person were to head butt you, you’d probably have a pretty good idea of what they were trying to tell you.
But when a kitty bonks you with her forehead, the meaning may be less clear. Is she merely saying hello or has she been watching too much pro wrestling?
We asked Dr. Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, a clinical assistant professor of behavioral medicine in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences...
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