Pets

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. ...

As you and your pet begin to share more time outdoors, be vigilant about checking yourselves for tiny ticks that like to attach themselves to warm-blooded hosts like yourselves. These tiny creatures are more than just icky; they can pose dangerous threats to your pet’s health, and your own. ...

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? ...

Sharing your life and home with a beloved pet is one of the best things in life. But for some low-income pet parents, inflation, housing costs, and the rising cost of pet food and veterinary care make it difficult. A movement is growing to help connect struggling pet parents with resources that will help them be able to live happy and healthy lives with their pets. ...

Life is better when we share our lives and homes with pets. But too many people fall in love with the look of an animal without knowing the full cost and responsibility of caring for that animal over its lifetime. The most affordable pet is a healthy one that receives appropriate veterinary care before you decide to bring it home. ...