Aging with Pets

A visit to the dog park can be an important reset to start or finish a busy day. But taking your dog for a leash-free romp at a fenced-in dog park does involve some risks, including contracting diseases or parasites and encountering aggressive dogs. ...

Dogs aim to please, so your canine companion might not let you know when they are in pain or distress. But if you wait until a health problem gets bad before you contact a veterinarian, it can become more difficult and expensive to address some issues.  ...

Did you know that an unsterilized female cat is capable of giving birth to 100 kittens in her life? On a societal level, spaying and neutering is the right thing to do. There are just too many cats, dogs, puppies, kittens, and other kinds of animals in shelters already. Sterilizing your pet ensures that they won’t reproduce and add to the millions of animals that are euthanized each year. ...

Once you start looking for a potential pet, there are so many adorable faces and heart-wrenching stories that tug at your heartstrings... it can be overwhelming. Instead of following your emotions, first consider these seven factors when choosing a pet. ...

Encourage your kitty to play with their food. Really! It's good for them and strengthens your bond. Find more tips for a happy, healthy cat here, courtesy of One Health Organization. ...

Because we love our cats, it’s natural to want to share good things with them. But because cats are not people, we also have to acknowledge that their needs are different. Cats can eat some “people” foods." But there are others—maybe even a few of your favorites—that can make your cat seriously ill or worse. ...

Why socialize your dog? Don’t dogs pick up proper behavior from basic training and through interactions with their people and other household or neighborhood pets? Not exactly.  ...

Dogs go stir crazy if they're cooped up indoors on a cold day. What do dog owners need to know to keep their dogs safe and healthy during the cold months? You’ve seen the ads for fur-lined dog parkas and fancy booties. Are they really necessary? ...