Is Your Dog's Health Care Better Than Yours?
New York City-based writer Sharon Glassman was unhappy with her own health care experiences for some time when her three and a half-year-old Bichon Fris, bb, began having urinary problems. "When I have a health issue, it's only made worse by the hurdles I have to jump to see a doctor," Glassman says. "With bb, we just called the vet and went in and her insurance didn't question the veterinarian's opinion that she needed an ultra-sound."

A Puppy Health Primer
The day you bring home a little puppy for the first time is a memorable one. It's exciting to add a new four-legged member to the family. And in these first days, it is critical to begin laying the groundwork for how you will care for your precious puppy's health and medial needs. Here are a few of the basic essentials to get you started.

Urinary Tract Disease Warning
We are what we eat and, for cats, diet may play a role when it comes to a sometimes fatal condition called FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). This condition is formerly known as FUS (Feline Urologic Syndrome). While FLUTD is not a very common disorder, approximately 10 percent of cats that visit the vet are reported as having some type of urinary problem.

Bad Breath
Are you sure it's your cat's breath? A bad odor that seems to come from the mouth may also be emanating from the cat's ears or other areas around the head. In any case, a visit to the veterinarian is in order.