| Pet Health & Nutrition |

New Study Reveals Disease Is Not Just For Dogs
by VPI Pet HealthZone
Cats are not the preferred target of most mosquitoes or the preferred host for the heartworms. They appear to have a natural resistance to infection and can live with very low worm burdens without ever showing any related clinical signs. Cats tend to have fewer worms than dogs, and the worms are more short-lived, as compared to dogs.

Potential Hazards Can Be Scary
Advice from VPI Pet HealthZone
Halloween can be a fun event for families and their pets. However, if safety precautions aren’t taken, it can also be a hazardous time for our four-legged companions.

For Many Animals, It’s a Life-Long Issue
By VPI Pet Insurance
Those of us who suffer from allergies know what misery they can cause. Itchy eyes, runny nose, irritated skin or digestive upset can wreak havoc in our daily lives.

Here, courtesy of our partners at 1-800-PetMeds, is veterinarian Dr. Dym's advice on how much exercise dogs and cats need.
By Dr. Michael Dym, VMD
By Arden Moore
To ensure safe and fun travels with your pet, prepare a list of must-bring items. Keep this list handy so you can refer to it to make sure you don’t forget something your pet needs (favorite kibble) or wants (like his favorite stuffed toy). Topping the list should be a portable pet first-aid kit.

By Arden Moore
Dr. Jean Hofve, a holistic veterinarian from Denver, Colorado, created a line of flower essence products, Spirit Essences, that bring out positive emotions in pets. Here is a rundown of some products that cater to pets coping with travel or new changes in the household: