One of the major parts of owning a dog is attuning yourself to your dog’s cues, including those that tell you it needs to go outside—and fast. Bathroom breaks are not always convenient, especially if you don’t have a yard to let your dog loose into, but they are something every pet owner gets used to.

Labeling things as our own is common practice among humans—we buy monogrammed towels and write our names on luggage tags. Similarly, dogs mark territory as their own. To do this, dogs will urinate a small amount on vertical surfaces—this is called urine marking.

You may wonder why a pet owner would consider buying herbal remedies in the first place. Often it is used as an alternative means of treatment, but did you know it can also be used for purely preventative measures? However, in canines, the kidneys are most likely to cause health problems as they age. Kidney disease in dogs is more common that you think; and no vet would argue that chronic kidney failure can sneak up gradually and is actually a leading cause of death in dogs.

What Are Kidney Stones?

Just like in humans, dogs get kidney stones, too. Also known as "renal calculi", kidney stones are quite literally stones - calcified minerals - which grow over time.

For the sake of cleanliness and hygiene in your home, litter box training is crucial. Typically speaking, kittens will learn from their mother about using the litter box but if you have recently purchased or adopted a kitten there may be no mother to teach. As such, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your kitten uses the litter box.