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Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack?
Thinking about buying a backpack for your dog? Consider these factors before you visit the pet store.
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Secondhand Smoke Affects Pets Too
The effects of secondhand smoke on people are well-documented. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes a variety of serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not surprisingly, secondhand smoke also increases the risk
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Identifying Dementia in Senior Dogs
Have you noticed changes in your older dog's behavior?
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Could Those Sniffles Be a Symptom of the Feline Flu?
Can you spot the signs of feline flu?
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How to Help Your Cat Get More Exercise
When's the last time your cat worked out? Daily exercise can help keep your furry friend healthy.
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9 Reasons Your Cat May Be Losing Weight
Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.
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The Canine Genome and DNA Testing
Have you ever looked at your adopted dog with its short legs, shaggy hair and brown spot encircling one eye, and wondered what dog breeds are in there? Now that science has decoded the DNA of dogs, science can tell us many things. Harvard and MIT programs unraveled the canine DNA sequence in 2006, which
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What to Do If Your Pet Eats Grass
Wondering what to do if your pet eats grass? Take a look at a few ideas.
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Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye
It's not easy to say goodbye to cherished pets, even those that have lived long, happy lives. Although you may hate the thought of life without your pet, euthanasia can be the kindest decision you can make when your friend is suffering. Making the Decision If your pet has been seriously injured in a
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How to Celebrate Your Pet During National Pet Month
Don't have any plans for National Pet Month? Try a few of these ideas.
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Managing Pet Allergies in Kids
Are you concerned that your child's allergies may mean that you will have to give up your pet? Although rehoming a pet may be necessary if allergies are severe, most children can live with pets if you are willing to make a few changes. The Problem About three in 10 people who have allergies are allergic
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How to Tell A Pet's Age from Its Teeth
How old is your pet? Taking a look at your furry friend's mouth can provide some clues.
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Cat Food Labels: What Nutritional Facts and Ingredients to Look For
Need a little help making sense of cat food labels?
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First Aid Basics for Pet Owners
Celebrate Pet First Aid Awareness Month by brushing up on your first aid skills!
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What You Can Do to Protect Your Dog from Worms
Do you know how to keep your dog safe from worms?
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How to Pet-Proof Your Home
Is your home safe for your pet?
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