Six Reasons Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box
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Six Reasons Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box

ByJennifer Coates, DVM

Since cats are inherently tidy creatures, it can be upsetting when they make a mess outside of the litter box. Most instinctively understand that the box is where they need to “do their business,” but once they persistently stray from doing so, it can be an uphill battle to correct their behavior. Before tackling the…

Dog Bad Breath – Should You Be Worried?
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Dog Bad Breath – Should You Be Worried?

ByJennifer Coates, DVM

Considering all of the less-than-sanitary items dogs happily put in their mouths, many people don’t think twice about a dog’s bad breath. Once you’ve seen a dog root through a cat’s litter box or the neighbor’s trash, a whiff of icky breath doesn’t seems like much to worry about. But before you shrug off those…