We think of our dogs and cats as family, which is why it is so devastating to hear about one of our furry friends getting cancer. To learn more about pet cancer – including statistics, symptoms, ongoing research, how you can help, to share your story and more – head on over to the Pet [...]

By Matthew Heimer Heart disease remains the biggest cause of death for Americans today, with a disproportionate impact on people over age 55. But the American Heart Association is saying this week that heart disease may be one of the many problems in life that a dog could help you cope with. In a brief [...]

If your cat’s dignified poses have given way to constant scratching and licking, a skin problem may be to blame. Cats are susceptible to skin infections, parasites, allergies, and many other conditions commonly seen in people. WebMD has compiled images of some of the most common feline skin problems; check out the slideshow to learn [...]

When it comes to taking our pets for rides in the car, it’s only natural that some will be more into it than others. But whether you have the dog that loves to stick his head out the window and catch a breeze, or the cat that is intent on scratching through the upholstery on [...]

You may spend a lot of time trying to keep cool during hot summer days, but what about your pet? Dog behaviorist Tamar Geller explains how to care for animals who are panting for your help. Summertime … when the livin’ is easy … except when experiencing record temperatures and humidity! It’s not only important [...]

- By Danielle Sullivan Finding ticks on your dog or cat is one of the more troubling parts of being a pet owner. Not only can the dreaded tick carry harmful disease to your beloved pet but it can also infect your children and family. Since May is Lyme Disease Awareness month, there is no [...]

Spring is in the air, and for many of us, that means getting a fresh start with some serious housecleaning. Don’t forget about your pets when you’re spiffing things up for spring! We’ve rounded up our best tips for adding pet care to your cleaning checklist, and we talked with experts about how to keep [...]

Are you making one of these blunders when you feed your precious puss? We make plenty of mistakes feeding ourselves. We eat too much sugar and salt, we eat too little, then too much. With all the problems we have with our own diets, is it any wonder we make mistakes when feeding our cats? [...]

No one should expect a dog to never bark. That’s as unreasonable as expecting a child to never talk. But some dogs bark excessively. If that’s a problem in your home, the first step is figuring out what causes your dog to bark too much. Once you know why he is barking, you can start [...]

Understanding odd food behavior and how to conquer strange cat cravings. Some cat cravings are easy to understand: Cream, catnip, mice. But plastic bags, houseplants, wool, paper, rubber bands? Why would a cat eat those? Strange Things Cats Eat The urge to eat nonfood items — called pica — can be pretty common in cats. [...]