Pets Medical Reference
- Best Pet Birds
Learn about the best pet bird breeds and their benefits, including parakeets, finches, parrots, doves, and cockatoos.
- What to Know About Behavior Specialists for Your Dog
Learn about options for seeking professional help for dog behavior training.
- Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Learn the reasons to spay or neuter your pet including a longer, healthier life in addition to prevention against pet overpopulation.
- Snake Bite Safety and Prevention for your Pets
Learn about practical and important safety tips for you dog or pet to prevent painful encounters with snakes.
- End of Life Care for Pets FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about end of life care for pets.
- Taste Deterrents for Cats and Dogs
Learn all about using taste deterrents and repellents for your pets.
- How to Find the Right Vet for Your Pet
Learn how to find the right vet for your pet, including things to consider and questions to ask.
- Feeding a Ball Python
Learn about what ball pythons eat, how often you should feed them, reasons why they might not eat, and what to do if they won’t eat their food.
- How Long Do Rabbits Live As Pets?
Learn about rabbits' average lifespan and how to help your rabbit live longer.
- How Long Do Guinea Pigs Live as Pets?
Learn about the average lifespan, and how to help your guinea pig live a longer life.
- Getting a Pet Ferret
Before you get a ferret, there are some things you should know and steps you can take to prepare for your new pet.
- Getting a Pet Bird
Before you bring a pet bird into your home, there are several things you need to consider and steps you can take to prepare.
- Can I Have a Pet Fox?
Here’s what you need to consider if you want to get a fox as a pet and how to care for a fox.
- Remedies for Fleas
Fleas are irritating pests that can transmit diseases to pets and people. Learn how to get rid of fleas from your pets, home, and yard, and when you should contact a vet for help.
- When to Call Your Vet
What happens if your pet gets sick or injured while social distancing rules are in place? You can delay some care and routine shots, but dogs and cats still need care for emergencies. Find out when to call your vet and how to keep your furry friends healthy while you both shelter at home.
- Surprising Problems From Ticks and Fleas
Bites from fleas and ticks can lead to a lot more than just scratching. Learn about the diseases they spread and how to spot them.
- Your Pet's Nutrition Needs
Cats and dogs have nutrition needs that change as your pet grows. A balanced diet with these nutritional components is crucial to keep your pet healthy.
- Could My Pet Be Allergic to Their Food?
If you think your dog or cat has a food allergy, here are the symptoms to watch for, the most common allergens, and how you can help your pet feel better.
- How to Protect Yourself From Fleabites
Fleas that bother your pet can bother you, too. Here's how to make sure you stay safe.
- How to Remove Fleas From Your Pet
If your pet has fleas, you need to get them off your furry friend. Here's how.
- What to Know About Fleas
Fleas are not only pests, they’re dangerous pests. Here are some signs to look for that will tell you if your furry friends need some help.
- How to Ease Your Dog's Separation Anxiety
Does your dog get nervous when you leave and destroy the house when you're gone? He's likely suffering from separation anxiety, but you can condition him to feel better when you're not together.
- How to Ease Your Dog’s Fear of Scary Noises
Does Fido freak out during a thunderstorm? Does he spend the Fourth of July hiding under a bed? Learn why he reacts this way and what you can do to ease his fears.
- Is Your Dog Emotionally Scarred?
Is your dog emotionally scarred? Find out the difference between emotional trauma and common dog issues, plus what you can do to help Fido cope.
- Why Does My Dog Like to Run Away?
Even though your dog loves you, she may sometimes like to run away. It may be because she's bored, afraid, or stressed because you're gone.
- The Right Way to Treat Your Pet
What kinds (and how many) little extras your dog or cat should get.
- Best Nutrition for Your Pet's Stages of Life
Whether you have a puppy or kitten or an older dog or cat, find out what kind of food would be best for your pet.
- How to Choose a Veterinarian
The right vet can mean a happier life for your pet. Here’s how to find one.
- Before and After a Visit to the Vet
How to prepare and follow up when you take your pet to the vet.
- What Happens When You Put Your Pet to Sleep?
You’ve made the hard choice to put your pet to sleep. Learn what happens next. Does it hurt? Should you be there? Can you do it at home?
- Getting Rid of Fleas
Don't let fleas live in your home. Get them off your pets and out of your house with these flea control methods.
- How to Control Fleas and Ticks Outside
How to rid your yard -- and your home -- of fleas and ticks.
- Stem Cell Therapy for Pets
Learn how veterinarians are using stem cells to treat dogs, cats, and other animals.
- First-Aid Tricks for Pet Emergencies
Top first-aid tricks for pet emergencies -- from getting hit by a car to choking.
- Pet Vaccines: Schedules for Cats and Dogs
Are you up on your pet’s vaccines? Use these handy reference charts from WebMD to keep up with the vaccination schedule for your dog or cat.
- Diseases You Can Get From Your Pets: Worms, Rabies, and More
Your cute pet may give you a big disease. WebMD explains the infections your dog or cat can pick up and pass along.
- Safety Tips for Using Flea and Tick Products
Find out from WebMD how to safely use flea and tick prevention products on your pets.