About Today: Pet Health Checkup

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor As my cat, Mr. Peterson gets older, I worry about him more and more. He's needy (sits on Mrs. Bob's lap until she goes to bed), barfs if you feed him too much, and he regards the litter box as a general suggestion rather than the absolute answer. The Importance of Annual Vet Exams This article is aimed at dog owners, but a lot of the information applies to other animals. I can't be sure, however, if it applies to your pet rock. Bring Barky to the vet each year. Why Exotic Pets Need to See the Vet How to Stop Excessive Dog Barking Why Does My Dog Stink? I complain a lot about Mr. Peterson, but here's one thing I can't say: he smells bad. I'm not suggesting he's a bowl full of rose petals or, better, a bacon sandwich, but he's never offensive. (Anyway, if he smelled like a bacon sandwich, I don't think he'da lasted this long.) What's that smell? Ten Essential Steps to Train Your Dog 5 Tests to Predict Puppy Personality Search Related Topics:  anal sac problem  scooting  stinky pets Pet Dental Care Actually, I'm wrong. Once Mr. Peterson's breath was awful. Turns out he had two bad teeth (since removed). Mr. Peterson doesn't even like it when I walk in the room to feed him, so I can't be blamed for not brushing his teeth. Your pet and the dentist. When To Call the Vet About Your Cat Is Your Bird Sick? Search Related Topics:  dog and cat teeth cleaning  dental disease in pets  number of teeth in dogs Is My Pet a Fatty Boombalatty? My friend Gina managed to take her awesome dog and make it an awesomely fat dog. The dog is still sweet, but I definitely don't like how she looks at my bacon double cheeseburger. Thanks to Steve Shaffer for the song. Think you might have a chubby pet? What's Anhidrosis In Horses? Gross Things Pets Eat Search Related Topics:  fat pets  obesity in dogs  obesity in cats Related Searches Health Check Up Men and Health Health Screenings Health Clinic Health Medical Featured Articles Should I Blow Dry My Hair Before I Flat Iron It? Differences Between Benign and Malignant Tumors What Are Austerity Measures? 75 Years of Randolph Caldecott Medal Winners How To Cope With Dry, Cracked Hands Top Roman Amphitheaters to See in Italy   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement