As you might already know, I’m a big believer in regular veterinary exams for pets. I recently wrote about some of the “invisible” health issues that can affect pets well before the...
Here’s why you need to read the fine printWe all love our pets, but sometimes vet bills can seem overwhelming, especially if your furry friend develops a serious health problem...
Nutrition is an important element of your pet’s health. But when it comes to feeding your dog or cat, choosing the best diet can be difficult. Your veterinarian can suggest...
Pet selfies, one-on-one video chats with your dog, livestream lost pet tracking and remote treats are all within the realm of possibility with the pet-related tech now available.If you’ve ever...
Hairless guinea pigs are called “skinny pigs.” (Photo: Eric Isselee/Shutterstock)Guinea pigs have been a favored pet for a while. There’s even a National Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig month to...
If your beloved pet is snuggling with you while you read this, you might want to distract them away from the screen. Our furry friends tend to be, well, a...
A Denver dog owner is hoping to solve a problem pet owners hope they never have to face: finding a lost dog.Pet Tag Plus is a new high-tech pet tag...
If I had a big huge red pen and could permanently strike five words from the Standard Veterinary Dialogue, it would be this: “You’ll know when it’s time.”Waiting for The...
Harley the dog is almost impossibly small. He’s missing an eye, his legs are deformed and his tongue sticks out of his mouth because most of his teeth had to...
Question: What are the consequences for leaving a pet in an unattended car? What can witnesses do to help the animal?Answer: Every situation is different. If you are concerned about an...
National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale has been Instagramming the cuddly bears while on assignment in China, and we can’t get enough. Source: National Geographic photographer documents teeny-tiny baby pandas –...
Anyone who’s ever owned a dog knows that sometimes, they double as vacuum cleaners. Whether it’s a defiant toddler or a careless cook, food sometimes ends up on the floor,...
If you have a pet, and you spend a significant amount of money on it, know that you’re certainly not alone. Pet spending is easily at an all-time high —...
In human years, Bretagne is more than 100 years old — but she acted like an exuberant puppy at an epic Sweet 16 birthday bash thrown in her honor in...
With the end of Labor Day Weekend, summer has unofficially ended — but try telling that to the sun. Areas throughout the nation are experiencing a September heat wave that led some...
Bill Hodgins once got a traffic ticket after stopping in the middle of a Washington state highway because his cat was crying. When he went to reposition her, she jumped out...
You can use wearables with GPS to keep track of wandering dogs. Others help you track animals’ physical activity.Now, two companies have the latest in wearable pet technology: collars that...
“Woof!” That’s the sound of your dog dressed up as a ghost. Because yes, our pets love Halloween, too, according to Pinterest. The social platform reports that users started pinning Halloween inspiration in...
Dog fighting is animal cruelty almost by definition, although some still dare to call it a “sport.” Many of us have seen the mutilated faces and scarred bodies of survivors...
When a Maryland man went to local police on Wednesday, he was just hoping to get his lost pet back.Instead, animal control officers killed his pet, and the man is...
If Tropical Storm Erika, or any storm for that matter, forces evacuations in your area, you want to make sure you take your pets along.Some people may think that shelters...