Laura Willard

There are two overall categories of flea treatment products: prescription, those prescribed by your veterinarian, and over-the-counter (OTC), those pet parents can purchase without a prescription from their vet. Prescription is generally preferred among veterinarians.

Common sources of poison to dogs and cats include cleaning products, human medication, rat poison, and other chemicals, says Dr. Attas, and she cautions that it can be a life-threatening situation if your pet ingests poison. Always keep the phone number for the Pet Poison Helpline® (PPH)—855-764-7661—in a convenient location.

Probiotic supplements can be helpful for humans, but did you know that many dogs can benefit from probiotics too? It’s true. Healthy bacteria are a necessity in a dog’s gut, or digestive tract, and thanks to a growing awareness of the benefits of probiotics for dogs, we can easily deliver billions of bacteria to our four-legged friends.