What Else Is Hiding in Their Dinner?
Two new studies traced these chemicals from the pet food bowl straight into the bloodstream of the dogs and cats eating it - and cats appear to be carrying a heavier load than anyone expected.
Cat Tips
Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
Nature's Answer to Inflammation, Help Safeguard Your Pet's Health and Longevity
These beneficial molecules neutralize toxic free radicals floating around in your pet's body and brain before they can harm healthy cells and tissue, and reduce oxidation stress and DNA damage. Not widely available in pet food, find out how to make sure your pet gets enough.
The Truth Behind the Growing Raw Pet Food Recalls
STORY-AT-A-GLANCE
* The FDA continues to turn up the heat on commercial raw pet food companies, and many are implementing additional methods to eliminate foodborne pathogens
* One method is high pressure processing (HPP), which is a nonthermal preservation and pasteurization technique
* HPP has one big drawback — many raw
How to Help Make Your Home a No-Feuding Territory
Problems with feuding felines? Not only are fights distressing for them, they can be very upsetting to the humans sharing their home. Before you rehome one or more, try this step-by-step process to help foster a peaceful coexistence.
Which Is Smarter, Your Cat or Your Dog? Here's What the Study Says
Why do so many people think dogs are way smarter than cats — and what do the studies say? Get the surprising truth here, how dogs and cats each recall memories — and the silent contributor to the 'dog is smarter' theory. Plus the distinctive smart traits of each.
Could Your Furry Friend Know Exactly What It Needs?
Cats may be drawn to different herbs at different times. Herbal self-selection lets them explore those preferences. Learn how to create a simple setup that gives your cat a variety of herbs to choose from.
If a Snake Bites Your Pet, Never Do This
No matter what type of snake is involved, a snakebite should always be considered an emergency, even if you don't notice immediate symptoms. You may be inclined to take these first aid measures, but don't. They could make the situation worse.
Could One Hormone Explain the Changes in Your Pet?
When your pet's behavior, appetite, weight, or energy changes and you can't quite pin down why, one busy little hormone may be doing more of the storytelling than you would think. Understanding how it works could unlock changes you have been trying to make sense of for a while.
Is Your Favorite Animal Breaking Any of These Hilarious Laws?
No, these aren't spoofs. These bizarre ordinances and statutes are actually on the books. In one state, animal control officers must post a notice on a tree for three days before impounding a stray dog. Check out all 24 of these head-scratchers.
