When you love your pet, you don’t need encouragement to meet or exceed proper standards of care. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone who owns or cares for animals. That's why local and national governments created a network of animal welfare statutes....

Your cats and dogs are members of the family. When they have an illness, you do whatever it takes to give them the care they deserve. As with other family members, you can budget for your pet’s routine and preventive care. When an accident or unexpected illness...

The 4th of July is a wonderful time for summer picnics, family fun, and fireworks. Unfortunately, for your dog, fireworks can be a big, scary problem. Your best friend has no way of connecting all that noise with America’s annual Independence Day celebration. Rockets,...

Of course, you consider your pet a member of the family, but is he really? You and your pet live pretty much the way most families do sharing living quarters interacting every day. Most likely you probably even say good morning (or meow or woof) and greet each other...

When it comes to the point where you must ask how many cats should one person have, only you can answer this question. No matter how much you love those hairy little creatures, cat ownership is a matter of logistics when it comes to how many you should have. Proper...

Pet parasites can adversely affect your pet’s health and wellbeing. They're a major concern because even the least dangerous parasite can prevent your cat or dog from thriving. Just as with the human health issues in your family, you must learn to recognize pet...

Pets can be just like toddlers. They’re funny and cuddly. They’re sweet and fun companions and they make you smile... but not all of the time. Pet behavior issues often remind you of toddler-style bad behavior. They damage your furniture and relieve themselves in odd...

Dogs Have Secrets You probably have a long list of things you’ve always wanted to know about your pet dog. Unfortunately, he has no way of answering your questions. For example. When you return home from work each day, wouldn't you like to know why he acts as though...

Just like every loved one in your family, you want your pet to live a long life. That’s not as difficult as it sounds. Helping your pet live a long happy life can be as simple as making a commitment to giving them the care and protection they deserve. Your role is to...

When you love your pets and supply all of their needs, it’s hard to imagine that they might run away. It happens with cats and dogs. Sometimes it’s a simple matter of curiosity. Just like you, your pet wants to know about the world outside the front gate. They might...