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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Cat sitting next to his food and water bowl at home.
Illustration of different animals
Illustration of different animals

Climate change is partly to blame, experts say. Here’s how to keep your dog safe.

Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Orange cat scratching itself in bed.

Your miserable kitty would like to know, too.

Pit Bull Gives Birth to Green Puppy, Family Names Dog Fiona in Cute Nod to the Shrek Movies.

This harmless condition is only temporary. Here’s why it happens.

Orange cat scratching himself.

And how to treat them.

Alaska Airlines plane flying in the air

He says his pup suffered anxiety and breathing issues because of the airline’s actions.

Someone petting their dog at home in bed.

Learn what’s safe to do when they have tummy troubles.

Girl sits on the couch and looks at the sleeping dog.

And is it normal?

Woman holding two kittens at the vet.

Learn the benefits of doing so ASAP.

Veterinarian holding small kitten.

Learn why vets recommend spaying as early as possible.

Woman looking closely at her cat's skin.

And how to help them heal.

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

A persons hands petting a coughing Dachschund dog

Luckily, RSV isn’t transmittable between humans and pets. But there are some particularly nasty viral respiratory infections to look out for.

Woman giving her dog some medicine.

Help them get some relief.

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