Pets News & Features

Prevention is key to keeping your pet safe from fleas and ticks. Here’s a look at the different types of prevention and how they work.

When your dog has been outside, it’s smart to do a quick tick check to look for parasites on your pup. Here are the places you are likely to find ticks.

August 23, 2023 — Health officials say they have linked a salmonella outbreak in 11 states to small pet turtles.

Learn about keeping your cat active, including physical activity and mental health.

Learn about the choices for training your pet, including group classes, one-on-one training, agility lessons, training for behavior problems, and cat training options.

Christmas tree tinsel, ornaments, candles, and lights can tempt dogs and cats at Christmastime. Here’s how to keep them safe.

Tinsel, ornaments, and even human snacks can tempt pets at holiday time and make them sick. Here’s how to keep them safe and yourself sane.

Learn about the steps you need to take if your pet is hit by a car.

Learn about these methods to keep your pets safe from mosquitoes.

Learn about saving money on pet care, including taking preventative measures to maintain your pet’s health.

Wondering how to choose the right pet sitter for your furry friend? Here are 5 steps to help you get started.

Pets are susceptible to all kinds of diseases. Learn how to protect them with these tips.

Behavior problems are very common in household pets like dogs and cats. An animal behaviorist can help you solve them.

Our pets give us unconditional love. In return, we should keep them healthy and happy.

Whether you have one pet or a menagerie, keeping track of their current medications, vaccination due dates, and other health information is, well, no walk in the park.

If your pet has arthritis, allergies, digestive issues, hip dysplasia, or certain neurological disorders, your vet may recommend acupuncture.

Fido or Fluffy is scratching and biting. It’s a good bet your furry friend has fleas. Discover how to get your dog or cat relief, and make those fleas stay away.

Where to look for clues that you’re buying the best food for your cat or dog.

Do you know the signs of cancer in your pets?

Learn how to spot common fur problems and what they mean for your four-legged friend.

Bad breath can be a sign of more serious health issues in your dog or cat.

Is adopting a rescue animal really as simple as driving to your local shelter, perusing a parade of cute pups and kittens, and bringing one home? Nope.

Poisonous plants and toxic chemicals could be lurking in your yard. Here's how to protect your pets.

Allergic to your four-legged friend? An expert explains how you can both live happily ever after.

Your four-legged friend needs wellness visits, too. Here's what to expect at each stage of life.

Can a wearable health monitor help keep your dog or cat in shape? Find out.

Just like visits to the vet, dental cleanings should be part of routine pet care.

It’s the hardest decision a pet owner will face: How do you know when it’s time to put an aging or ailing pet down?

This novel treatment is a promising option for some pet conditions.

Fleabites are worse for some animals. Here’s how to help your dog or cat ease the itch.

They make your pets itch and scratch, but fleas and ticks can cause other problems for your pets.

How much do you know about flea and tick control for your pets? An expert answers all your flea and tick questions.

Make airplane travel easier for cats and dogs with these expert tips.

Pet owners can figure out whether holistic health care treatments are right for their cats or dogs.

As your pet ages, its nutritional needs can change. Find out what food might be right for your senior cat or dog.

Have a dog that barks? A cat that scratches the furniture? Our behavioral expert explains how to stop your pet from barking, scratching, and jumping.

Forget junky treats and cheap toys – the best gifts for your furry friends are the ones that keep them healthy.

Time to get training underway? Learn to do it with a click.

The dancer, choreographer, and "Dancing with the Stars" judge tells us about her love of – and advocacy for – animals in need. Plus, what to expect in the next season of "Dancing."

How to teach your kitten or puppy to do their business outdoors.

Tips for keeping fleas and ticks out of your home, if you have dogs and cats.

Do you know what to have on hand for your pets in case of emergency?

Take stock of your lifestyle -– it might be putting your pet at risk.

Keep your cats and dogs in show-worthy condition for better health.

Health crises for pets are as serious as for humans. Here's how to tell if you should head to the animal ER.

Teaching your pooch to walk on lead can be tough, but it's good for both of you.

Baby animals are cute -- but they can also be destructive. Here's how to protect them and your house.

Is your dog or cat just getting older or could it be time to face your greatest fear about your pet?

While you may be tempted to replace the pet you lost, it's best to take some time to think and grieve, one expert says.