Dog and Cat Care Articles

Cat Play: How to Keep Your Kitty Engaged

Keep your cat both mentally and physically active with these fun tips for play and exercise even when you're not home.

Why Your Cat Likes to Hide in Small Dark Spaces

Discover why cats love to hide in small, dark, remote places in your house like shoe boxes, under the bed, and in the back of the closet.

Do Cats Sweat or Pant?

Can cats sweat? Are you concerned that she's panting? She might just be trying to cool herself off, but these signs could indicate a heat-related problem.

Dangerous Plants for Cats: Holiday Edition

Learn which common holiday plants could be poisonous for your cat. Avoiding these plants will keep her happy and healthy this holiday season!

Keeping Older Dogs Young: How to Encourage Vitality

Understand the signs of aging in dogs, so you know what to look for, and learn how to keep him feeling youthful and vibrant in his golden years.

Your Dog in Pain: Recognizing & Relieving

Learn how to recognize the signs & symptoms if your dog is in pain, whether you should give him medication, and if you need to call a veterinarian.

Tips for Traveling with Your Dog in the Car

Taking your pup on a road trip? Learn the safest means of traveling with dogs in a car.

Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Vacation

Learn why a dog-friendly vacation can be one of the most rewarding experiences you have with your pup, and how to make the best of it.

How Pets Help Ease the Transition to an Empty Nest

If you're struggling with the future of an empty nest as your kids go to college or move away, pets can help ease that transition.

How to Make Your Own Dog Obstacle Course

Learn how to make a DIY dog obstacle course at home with items you already own. Follow these instructions and you & your pup will be training in no time!

Dogs That Shed: Why and What You Can Do

Discover why dogs shed, learn the breeds that shed most & least as well as reducing their excess hair, and how to keep your house clean of loose hair.