Westchester Pet World

All cats and dogs are susceptible to heartworm, no matter their age or state of health. It is important to protect your pet regardless of where you live as heartworm disease has been found in every state.

You might be surprised to learn that many of the “facts” you know about cats are actually untrue. For example, while cats often purr when they’re happy, they may also purr when they’re anxious or uncomfortable.

Small dogs make great companions for a reason. Many are smart, personable and ideally sized for apartment living. But small dogs do come with special needs that owners should be aware of. For example, due to the small size of their mouths, dogs under 20 lbs. have a greater risk of dental problems.

In this pet video Marc Morrone will show you the best way to feed your fish and give them a healthy diet.

Most ca­nine pet par­ents be­lieve that they can com­mu­ni­cate with their dogs even though they don’t speak the same lan­guage – giv­ing a new twist to the old adage, “si­lence is gold­en.”

Whether your cat stays in­side or roams the out­doors, tag­ging is the best way to keep him safe. Even in­door cats may some­times slip through an open door or win­dow for some fresh air so it’s im­por­tant to re­mem­ber they need iden­ti­fi­ca­tion tags as well.

The av­er­age an­nu­al cost of keep­ing a dog ex­ceeds $1,200. For fru­gal pet own­ers who want to pro­vide the best pos­si­ble care to their fur­ry friends while keep­ing costs low, here are five tips

Dogs feel much better when they are healthy. But unlike people, dogs can’t take care of themselves. To keep your favorite furry friend on the track to wellness and better living, follow these tips