When you live through a disaster, the physical and emotional trauma is usually worse than you could ever imagine. It’s equally traumatic for your beloved family pet. They have the added anxieties of not understanding what's going on and having no control over what...

The more you learn about your pets the more you realize they’re just like the people members of your family. That’s the way it is with pet allergies. Cats and dogs are allergic to some of the same irritants that make humans itch and sneeze. Pet allergens might include...

If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight, you know that exercise is the key to reaching your goal. It’s just the same for your furry family friends as it is for the humans that love them. Pet exercise is one of the best ways to keep chubbiness at bay. It's up to you to...

It’s difficult to watch the cruelty that some animals endure. As a devoted animal lover, you can let your compassion inspire you to become an advocate on their behalf. Animals suffer daily from intentional cruelty and from lack of care. They starve in a country where...

First and foremost, the holidays will be here before you know it. Secondly, don’t forget to add your pets’ to your shopping list. If they’ve been good (or even a little naughty) they deserve a gift just like everyone else. That goes for your cats, your dogs, or any...

Of course, your dog is family. If a car hits your dog and caused an injury you’d rush him the hospital for emergency treatment. Whatever the cost, you’d pay it. You'd do everything you could if it meant healing your dog and restoring his playfulness and health. It's...

When your pet is sick, the medications your veterinarian prescribes must meet stringent development and production guidelines. Just like drugs prescribed by human physicians, your pet’s medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. When there is no...

If you’re a long-time pet lover, you understand that there’s nothing new about animal-assisted therapy. The medical world is simply catching on to an idea you’ve known about for years. You understand the concept because your pet has always been your companion, your...

If you’ve lived with pets for a long time, you’ve probably noticed many human characteristics. That can be a good thing. Those human traits allow pets to become your beloved companions. It can also be a bad thing, especially when your cat or dog suffers from what you...