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Hybrid cats are special cats that come from mixing domestic cats with wildcats. Some examples of hybrid breeds are Bengals, Savannahs, Caracats, Cheetohs, Kinkalows, Chausies, and Lykoi. These cats often look different and act differently than regula...

Guest Article by Dr. Boaz Man, DVM, Medical Director at Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a well-established condition that unfortunately has been historically overlooked. Abnormalities that contribute...

By: Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) Did you know that 61% of US pet owners prioritize their pet's happiness and well-being over their own? This 2024 Mintel consumer research finding highlights the importance we place on our pets' health. As p...

Guest Writer: Dr. Karyn Collier, Medical Director at Hillside Veterinary Clinic, Dallas, TX When preparing to travel with your pets, the best piece of advice I can give is to start your preparations as early as possible. Starting early, especially fo...

Can you believe a decade has gone by since the grass-root campaign, Clear the Shelters, launched in August 2004 with the goal to clear all the shelters that signed up to be a part of this national effort?Galvanized by NBCUniversal and all of their af...

According to the CDC's New Dog Importation Regulations-effective on 8/1/2024, all dogs (including service dogs) must meet a set of criteria to be allowed to enter/return the US. All dogs must be healthy, at least 6 months of age, and microchipped. Pe...

Great question, the vaccinations needed depend upon the entry requirements destination state.So, when traveling between states and territories in the US, you must research the dog/cat entry requirements of the destination, for the requirements can va...

Depending upon the airline and their pet travel policies, the Shar Pei breed might be on their restricted breed list for transport via cargo.You might wonder, why?Well, the Shar Pei is a unique breed, famous for wrinkly skin and their unique appearan...

When you work in a zoo, sometimes you never know what is going to happen at work! This is the story of the pigeon named 'Perdido' found in the zoo parking lot. I was about to leave work one day, when the Director came to my office and said, "There's ...