Guinea pigs are a type of rodent, but don’t let that scare you away from making one part of the family. They are social critters who enjoy attention from people and don’t have a reputation for biting. Guinea pigs make Read more

Almost every dog owner knows that their canine companions love to sleep just as much as they love to romp and play. Sometimes, watching your dog sleep can be amusing because they seem to rest in the oddest places and Read more

Ear mites are common parasites that affect many species of pets. Otodectes cynotis mites most commonly infest dogs and cats, but rabbits have their own species – Psoroptes cuniculi. Symptoms of Ear Mites The aggravation, irritation, and itchiness that ear Read more

Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. has voluntarily recalled two batches of dog food due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall was done out of caution because these two particular products were produced at the same facility linked to Read more

On April 30, 2012 the New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced that the country’s first case of vesicular stomatitis (VS) this year was diagnosed in a horse in Otero County. The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) and the United States Read more

Diamond Pet Foods has added a number of Natural Balance, Canidae, and Kirkland Signature products to its dog food recall. These recalled pet foods are the latest in Diamond Pet Food’s voluntary recall of several brands of pet food produced Read more

There have been 14 confirmed cases of human Salmonella Infantis infection linked to the recall of multiple brands of dry dog food manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is collaborating with the Food and Read more

It’s very easy to turn your dog’s regular bath into a fun “spaw” experience that will also enhance the quality time you spend together. See below for a few tips that are sure to make bath time more enjoyable. •Start Read more

Due to Salmonella contamination, Diamond Pet Foods is expanding their recall for a second time to include certain bags of Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food. As of yet, no dog illnesses have been reported. The recall expansion applies to Read more

Don’t miss the second edition of VetDepot’s new comic strip- Bax and Cleo! In this month’s installment, Bax shows he’s not always the nice guy and Cleo’s not a big fan of his new attitude. If you missed its debut, Read more