Care & Healthy Living

Leslie Gillette, DVM

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy. Coping with the loss of a pet can be devastating. In addition to grieving the loss, you’re also faced with the decision of what to do with your pet’s remains. Home burial and pet burial services used to be the most common options for pet owners. But in recent years, pet aftercare has evolved to include alternative...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

A recent study found that about 30% of dogs may exhibit some form of anxiety, and in another survey, two-thirds of cat owners reported their cats had anxiety or fear. Anxiety is the emotional response a person or animal exhibits in anticipation of encountering an unpleasant experience. You may think hosting a social gathering or party is fun, but for your pets, it can be highly stressful and...

Manette M. Kohler, DVM

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy. Dogs have a lot to say, and they communicate through body language, facial expressions, and vocal signals like whines, growls, grunts, and barks. But wouldn’t it be convenient to add the English language to the list of ways dogs can express what they want and how they feel? This is where talking dog buttons come in....

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy. Before you bring home a new puppy, make sure that your house is safe for them and also protected from normal puppy behaviors. This important task can prevent puppies from sniffing out trouble. You can start puppy-proofing a house by walking around your home and outdoor space and imagining what a puppy could eat, climb up,...

T. J. Dunn, DVM

From the moment you welcome a new pet into your family, a strong bond starts to take root. And as they get to be senior age, all pet parents wonder, "Will I be able to put my pet down when the time comes?” We fear losing our pets because they mean so much to us. Nevertheless, that time eventually arrives. When it does, many pet parents have questions about the process for pet euthanasia and...

Leslie Gillette, DVM

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy. As pet parents, we will all experience the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion. After such a loss, people often work through personal grief by taking comfort in memories, photos, and physical reminders of the pet that we so dearly loved. While we understand that death is an inevitable part of life, do pets also...