12 Great Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet
Did you know you can often adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue for a fraction of the price of buying one? And possibly save on early ownership costs and receive valuable new-owner support?
Dog Tips
These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
Your Pet’s Cough Might Hide a Deadly Secret
A dramatic rise in cases of a deadly fungal infection is alarming pet owners and veterinarians alike. Originating from the dust and soil of the southwestern US, this stealthy predator is more prevalent than ever, attacking unsuspecting pets with devastating consequences.
The Chemicals You Are Unknowingly Exposing to Your Pet
Groundbreaking FDA action reveals a disturbing source of danger to your pets, hidden within the very place designed to keep their food fresh.
Banned in Human Foods, yet Still Allowed in Your Pet’s Food
This synthetic preservative can be toxic to your pet's liver and kidneys, and has shown to be carcinogenic. While you won't find it listed on food labels, these five common ingredients may contain it. Here's how to know if it's in your pet's food.
What Does It Take To Be a Search and Rescue Dog?
Search and rescue dogs save lives during natural disasters, assist in finding people lost in the woods, and are trained to keep searching even in extreme climates and conditions. It's not the breed that makes the best search and rescue dogs but rather these sought-after traits.
Dogs Achieving Astonishing Things With Their Sniffers
Dogs' noses are 10,000-100,000x more powerful than humans', giving them an astonishing ability to detect changes in odors. Dogs are now using their noses to help humans, from detecting multiple different diseases to alerting people with life-threatening medical conditions.
These Things Can Affect Your Pet’s Feet Like a Badly Fitted Shoe
Most likely your pet isn't into shoes or their associated fashion statement. But their paws still have many jobs to do, and can take quite a beating. And you might be completely surprised by the number of totally unrelated issues that can affect their pain level in walking about.
The Life-Changing Advantages of Having Pets
Dive into the heartwarming world of pet ownership and uncover the myriad ways pets enrich our lives, from offering unmatched companionship to significantly improving our mental and physical health.
A Fast-Acting, Nontoxic Treatment for Miserable Lick Granulomas
Pets who obsessively lick one spot on their bodies are often diagnosed with this stubborn, frustrating disorder, and then the long journey begins to find the cause and an effective treatment.
