If your dog or cat ran away from home, you would do anything to get them back. Would you microchip your pet if it meant you could find them more easily? If your pet doesn’t have a microchip already, you probably haven’t figured out the answer to that question. When...

Your pet is a member of the family. They need exercise in the summer, the get seasonal allergies, and presents for the holidays too. When they require medical attention, you want to provide the best possible care. While it’s easy to find a vet, locating a local...

If you live in Connecticut and own a pet, you should know a few basic facts about the Animal Control Unit. The division is a part of the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Operations are under the Commissioner of Agriculture’s control. The unit enforces animal...

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...