Posted: Friday, November 16 2018 10:27 AM EST2018-11-16 15:27:35 GMT

Thanksgiving is a day filled with comfort foods for humans—creamy potatoes, silky gravy, and oh-so-carby stuffing. It’s tempting to treat your favorite companion animals, too. Once you catch a glimpse of those…

Thanksgiving is a day filled with comfort foods for humans—creamy potatoes, silky gravy, and oh-so-carby stuffing. It’s tempting to treat your favorite companion animals, too. Once you catch a glimpse of those adorable,…

Posted: Wednesday, October 3 2018 12:31 PM EDT2018-10-03 16:31:49 GMT

Letting Buddy lick off the last bits of gravy from your dinner plate might feel generous and loving, but not everything on your plate is kosher for your dog. Some of your favorite (and healthiest) foods can…

Letting Buddy lick off the last bits of gravy from your dinner plate might feel generous and loving, but not everything on your plate is kosher for your dog. Some of your favorite (and healthiest) foods can actually be…

How should owners protect themselves and their dogs from the disease?

How should owners protect themselves and their dogs from the disease?

Posted: Monday, July 9 2018 2:52 PM EDT2018-07-09 18:52:24 GMT

Giving a wearable device to a dog sounds excessive, but this temperature-monitoring harness could actually save your pooch’s life from possible heat stroke. Here’s how you can get hold of one.

Giving a wearable device to a dog sounds excessive, but this temperature-monitoring harness could actually save your pooch’s life from possible heat stroke. Here’s how you can get hold of one.

Posted: Monday, July 2 2018 4:20 PM EDT2018-07-02 20:20:01 GMT

The Furbo treat-dispensing dog camera lets you check in on your pup and give him some love right from your phone. We’ve teamed up with Furbo to give a few lucky readers a chance to win one.

The Furbo treat-dispensing dog camera lets you check in on your pup and give him some love right from your phone. We’ve teamed up with Furbo to give a few lucky readers a chance to win one.

Posted: Thursday, June 14 2018 2:12 PM EDT2018-06-14 18:12:14 GMT

When packing for any kind of excursion or adventure in the great outdoors, don’t forget your canine companions — or any of their gear. Properly equip your dog for the trail with this list of must-have hiking gear…

When packing for any kind of excursion or adventure in the great outdoors, don’t forget your canine companions — or any of their gear. Properly equip your dog for the trail with this list of must-have hiking gear for dogs…

Fostering a dog for a temporary period of time will increase the likelihood that the dog will find a forever home.

Fostering a dog for a temporary period of time will increase the likelihood that the dog will find a forever home.

Similar to selecting a day care for a child, choosing a doggie day care center is a process that takes some time and consideration.

Similar to selecting a day care for a child, choosing a doggie day care center is a process that takes some time and consideration.

Across the country, dog social groups are enabling dog owners and their pets to find common ground.

Across the country, dog social groups are enabling dog owners and their pets to find common ground.

Increasingly, dog owners understand that their pets need regular exercise and preventative efforts to maintain good health. They’re finding that the sorts of therapies we humans enjoy, such as aromatherapy and massage, also serve their dogs well.

Increasingly, dog owners understand that their pets need regular exercise and preventative efforts to maintain good health. They’re finding that the sorts of therapies we humans enjoy, such as aromatherapy and massage, also serve their dogs well.

Before adding a touch of nature to your home with houseplants, it’s important to know what types of plants may be harmful to your cat and which are safe.

Before adding a touch of nature to your home with houseplants, it’s important to know what types of plants may be harmful to your cat and which are safe. In fact, some plants are extremely poisonous to cats, and others can cause them to become very ill.

When cats suddenly change their behavior and behave disruptly, some owners turn to specialists to find out what’s wrong.

When cats suddenly change their behavior and behave disruptly, some owners turn to specialists to find out what’s wrong.

So what were cat owners feeding their pets way back when? How did packaged cat food emerge and evolve?

So what were cat owners feeding their pets way back when? How did packaged cat food emerge and evolve?

It is easier to first have a kitten use a regular litter box before graduating to a human toilet.

It is easier to first have a kitten use a regular litter box before graduating to a human toilet.

Being the elusive and secretive beings that they are, cats often show very subtle signs of arthritis that may go unnoticed unless the owner is looking for them.

Being the elusive and secretive beings that they are, cats often show very subtle signs of arthritis that may go unnoticed unless the owner is looking for them.

We’ve all been there: It’s midnight, and your cat is acting sick. Fortunately, the Internet can provide you with assistance and possibly save you from several hundred dollars in emergency vet bills.

We’ve all been there: It’s midnight, and your cat is acting sick. Fortunately, the Internet can provide you with assistance and possibly save you from several hundred dollars in emergency vet bills.

Dressing up your cat in a cute sweater or shirt may be fun for you, but most cats dislike the feeling of something on their fur. But there are exceptions.

Dressing up your cat in a cute sweater or shirt may be fun for you, but most cats dislike the feeling of something on their fur. But there are exceptions.

I’ve heard that cats can reduce the stress levels of their owners. Is this true?

I’ve heard that cats can reduce the stress levels of their owners. Is this true?

How do you know if your relationship with your cat has crossed over into an unhealthy obsession?

How do you know if your relationship with your cat has crossed over into an unhealthy obsession?

When a cat dies, others within the group do seem to mourn the loss.

When a cat dies, others within the group do seem to mourn the loss.