Indoor cats live safer, longer lives, but some pet owners worry their feline friends’ mental and physical wellbeing suffer without the excitement of the outdoors. The truth is that housecats can and do get bored, but there are some simple steps you c...
Humans and animals have been working side by side for around 15,000 years, but more recently animals have been helping u...
What starts as a little tartar and bad breath can lead to serious health problems for your cat. Periodontal disease is o...
You may think your cat is alone in his frenzied behavior following a trip to the litter box, but the truth is, many cats bolt after using the bathroom. Scientists have actually studied the phenomenon and, while no one is exactly sure what causes Kitt...
Dogs have an exceptional sense of smell, but when it comes to their eyesight, they don’t see 20/20. In fact, our canine ...
You dog’s kidneys regulate his blood pressure, sugar levels and volume along with the water composition of his body, his...
Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and can affect your pet’s skin, as well as his endocrine, lymphatic and immune systems. When dealing with alopecia—the technical term for balding—in pets, the most important step is identifying the underlying pro...
Human beings have been wearing jewelry for over 100,000 years – much longer than we've kept domestic cats and dogs (70,0...
Most cats only see a cat carrier when it’s time to go somewhere new: the veterinarian’s office, a new home or a boarding...
When we shuffle around in flip flops or shoes with bouncing laces, our feet look can look an awful lot like prey to cats. The same goes when our toes are under a blanket, wrapped in socks or even when we go barefoot. While you can’t stop your cats’ p...