Unfortunately, another widespread pet food recall has been announced. At this time, it is a voluntary recall including 14 different pet food brands sold in more than 40 states due to possible salmonella contamination. The pet food brands involved in…

As a veterinarian, I am commonly asked “Why do cats purr?”Most people believe cats purr when they are content or happy. While cats do purr when they are content, researchers attempting to uncover the answer to this 3,000-year-old mystery are…

When I consider what I like most about cats, I’d probably say it’s their mysterious demeanor. I never know why one of my cats will suddenly pounce on my computer keyboard, why another might hide for hours on Wednesdays, or…

When it comes to treats, cats are frequently passed over by many pet food companies. At HealthyPetNet, we believe that your furry feline deserves the occasional reward of a tasty treat, just as much as do dogs. If you haven’t…

In fact, every digestive system contains millions of bacteria, both those with a healthful purpose (like probiotics) and some that are not so beneficial. While some kinds of bacteria can be harmful, many (like direct fed microbials) actually help the…

What is coprophagia? For those of you that have a dog that does it, no explanation is necessary. But for the rest of us… According to Wikipedia, coprophagia is the consumption of feces, from the Greek κόπρος copros (“feces”) and…