Human Pain Medications and Your Pets

One day your dog or cat is running and playing and seemingly bulletproof and the next day they are slow to get up, won’t jump, can’t do stairs, etc. It seems like it happens overnight and sometimes it does but pain is a natural and frustrating part of getting older....

My Dog’s Paw May Be Infected, How Can I Tell?

— Originally published March 8, 2019. Updated May 7, 2026.  — Your dog’s paws usually don’t get much attention until something changes. One day they’re walking normally, and the next they’re limping, licking, or refusing to let you touch a foot. When that...