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Washington--Kroger Co. recalled select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may be tainted with aflatoxin. READ MORE»

Antifreeze is a key component in keeping our cars running smoothly, particularly in these colder winter months, but just a little leaked or spilled antifreeze can cause big problems for our pets. Just one teaspoon can be lethal for a 10 pound cat, and ... READ MORE»

Losing hair, gaining weight, going to the bathroom more often ... these could just be signs that your dog is getting older, or they might be symptoms of Cushing’s disease, which, if properly treated, could greatly increase your dog’s quality of life. In this podcast, Dr. Christopher Byers, a board certified internist and critical care specialist, and the director of intensive care at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Md., talks about Cushing’s disease in dogs. READ MORE»

When it comes to giving human foods to pets, there seems to be a consensus on the risk of some foods or ingredients—like chocolate, grapes, and the artificial sweetener Xylitol—but some disagreement on others. Garlic, for example, is often considered to be hazardous to pets, but some believe that garlic is beneficial in moderation, either to boost the pet’s immune system or as an anti-flea treatment. In this podcast, Dr. Tina Wismer, senior director of veterinary outreach and education at the ASPCA’s Poison Control Center, talks about garlic and pets. READ MORE»

Tear staining is something that most dog owners have seen. Apart from being mildly unappealing to look at, most of us just dismiss the stained, wet fur in the corners of our dog’s eyes as normal. So is tear staining just a cosmetic issue, or can it be a sign of a more serious problem? In this podcast, Dr. Bill Miller, a board-certified-veterinary ophthalmologist from Jackson, Miss., discusses tear staining in dogs. READ MORE»

Internet pharmacies have emerged recently as a source of drugs not only for humans, but our pets as well. But is it safe to purchase our pets’ drugs online? In this podcast, Dr. Chuck Lemme, a member of the AVMA Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee, discusses Internet pharmacies. READ MORE»