Most pet owners know the benefits of spaying female dogs and cats. Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus not only ...

Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother's middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I ...

Learn what really happens during coyote mating season and why howls, sightings, and territorial behavior spike in late winter ...

In truth, looking over the piece, (some of it recycled from articles I had written years ago), I see that that Prof. Gad Asher and his group have found a connection between the cycle of hormones that ...

Your phone rings at 7:00 a.m. in January. The homeowner says their heat pump quit, and the house is freezing. When you pull up, there's ice everywhere on the outdoor unit — a solid block covering the ...

Move over, Fido! According to the stats, it hasn't ranked among the top 10 dog names in years. The American Kennel Club crunched the numbers, and coming in at number one is Luna for female dogs and ...

When humans exercise, they work up a sweat that naturally cools them down. But dogs rely on panting to regulate their body temperature, and if they get too hot, this canine method doesn't really work.

Caring for a female dog during her first heat cycle can feel overwhelming for many pet parents. It takes patience, extra care, and some know-how to keep her comfortable while keeping your home clean.

Seemingly scorching summers are as Austin as queso and live music, but our four-legged pals don’t come equipped with a ticket to Barton Springs Pool or the option of ducking into Mañana for an iced ...