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If you have a puppy with watery diarrhea, that won’t gain weight, and losing his appetite, then coccidian infections in dogs is definitely something to be concerned about.

We explore the health risks associated with obesity in cats and offer some useful tips for improving your cat's health and wellbeing.

“It’s like herding cats”, is an expression of exasperation often used when something’s almost impossible. This is because cats have a reputation for being free-thinkers...

One of the most common nutritional problems seen in dogs is obesity. The following article should help your dog get back to its healthy weight.

Full or impacted anal glands are no joke. A dog will drag his rear across the ground to relieve the unbearable itch, which is where you step in to help out.

When it comes to birds as pets, you need to carefully consider your choices. Start by getting the right advice from the team at VetBabble.

If your knowledge of guinea pigs is hazy and this unfamiliarity makes you hesitate, then fear not. Here is everything you need know about this fascinating, friendly species.

We explore the importance of proper ear care for cats and provide tips to help keep your cat's ears clean and free from infection.

Is your cat at risk of heartworm? Many people answer “No!” because their cat lives indoors. But you only have to think of the annoying buzz of a mosquito around your head during the night, to know that bugs get indoors. And so yes, heartworm does affect cats, not just dogs.

Many dog owners prefer to leave haircuts to professional groomers. It’s a job that really takes some know-how and experience to do properly – particularly for dogs with long, continuously growing hair. But there's no reason you can't become an expert.

Teaching your dog to shake is a great party trick and one that is easily taught. You can even get the kids involved. Most children over the age of 7 years can be taught basic training techniques and in fact many children are more persistent than adults when it comes to training the family pet!

Ferret proofing your home is a little like child-proofing, only on a smaller scale. Making your home safe will go a long way to keeping your little bundle of fur happy, healthy and mischief free.

So, you’re thinking about getting a dog? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 37% of US households have dogs, so why not own a dog yourself?

If you are thinking of a dog and would like to investigate the breeds that won’t leave your house hairy, consider one of the breeds that has continuously growing hair.

Reward-based training, good communication and structure is useful as a basis for fixing many different types of behavior problems.