Aging with Pets

Does your dream vacation involve your best friend? What if that best friend is not human? Are you moving with a pet? If you plan on traveling with a pet either in the U.S. or internationally, you’ll need to do some careful planning to make sure the experience is pleasant for all involved. ...

Do you have a cat that hides when you would like to snuggle? Or disappears when you have company? Even affectionate, well-socialized cats like to hide. But sometimes, hiding more than usual can indicate a problem. ...

We love our pets, and they love us back, unconditionally. But did you know that it has been scientifically proven that pets improve our heart health? The benefits of living with pets extend far beyond the emotional; interacting with companion animals actually lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. ...

All pet owners can benefit from thinking about who would take their furry friends in if they died or became unable to care for them. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as putting a written note in with your important estate documents. Ideally, you should also have a conversation with that person to confirm their willingness to adopt your pet(s). ...

The market seems to be flooded (get it?) with ads for pet water fountains, and it can be challenging to sort out the claims. No matter what your pet is drinking out of, it’s important to keep it clean by running it through the dishwasher or hand washing it often (daily) to prevent mold and bacteria from building up.  ...

While we groom and bathe ourselves, when it comes to our furry family members it's good to know which tasks to tackle at home, and which to leave to the pros. ...

Who do you think of when you hear the phrase “man’s best friend”? Your dog? Your cat? These buddies are with us through thick and thin, adding joy and laughter — and a whole lot of other benefits — to our lives. ...

Does your cat give you a suspicious look or disappear when you want to trim their nails? Are you worried about cutting too much? Or have you never dared to try? Learning how to safely trim nails is an important part of being a pet parent, and most cats can get used to it — if you start early enough and proceed with patience. ...