If you've ever seen your cat rub up against a shoe you just took off, you probably thought it was pretty darn strange. Why would your kitty want to be anywhere near a pair of your stinky boots...
As a dog parents, you know that the quality of their food affects the quality of your dog’s life — so feeling confident in what you feed your furry friend is a big deal. When it comes to your...
From helping you sleep better to boosting your immunity, the benefits of owning a dog are very well-documented. And now, recent research adds yet another big bonus to the list: Owning a pup is good...
Believe it or not, Halloween is right around the corner, and, as any good pet owner knows, you’ve got more than yourself to think about when it comes to costumes! There’s plenty of fun to be had by...
Does your cat crawl up and lay on your chest when you're reading in bed or watching TV on the couch and just lay there for a few minutes, maybe even a few hours? If this sounds familiar, you should...
We've all seen 'em — those unsightly cat trees you'd rather place next to the dumpster than front and center in your home for all the world to see. And yet — you know how much joy a kitty palace,...
Whether you own a dog, cat, or both, we all want what's best for our fuzzy friends. Take a look at our favorite quick tips that help keep pets happy and healthy.
Dogs and cats are great and we can’t imagine life without them, but living with pets that shed all over the place can be tiresome. Apart from getting on your clothes and seemingly everywhere in...
Two years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life and brought home my sweet cat, Agnes. It might be hard to believe, but I stand by that statement even though she starting using my bed as...
Hot summer days are the perfect time to get out and spend quality time with your favorite doggos, but that fun in the sun could go south quickly without enough water on hand. According to the AKC...
Today, there's an app to service almost every need or want we have, so it's not surprising there are also apps available to help (and entertain) our furry friends. From the apps that can help...
There's nothing wrong with involving your pets in this year's Valentine's Day celebrations, but a lot of traditional Valentine's Day items need to be kept out of paws' reach. Your beloved fur...
New Year's Eve seems like the perfect time to kick back and relax with loved ones — but that magical fireworks display may actually create a stressful situation for your furry friends. Fortunately,...
If you're planning on purchasing a new puppy or kitten this holiday season, there's one place you definitely don't want to buy your pet: online. While shopping for a four-legged friend is exciting,...
Adding any sort of pet to the family often results in a dramatic rethink about your home design — how will you accommodate the newest member of the household? In addition to figuring out how often...
As we get ready for New Year's Eve celebrations, dog owners are likely taking into account how their pups will react to the loud fireworks that often accompany the festivities. It’s not just those...
Knowing how to remove pet hair is a useful skill for any pet owner, whether you have cats, dogs, or both. As much as we love our fur babies, we don't love having to constantly vacuum up their...
If you're anything like us, then you're counting down the days until the best Black Friday pet deals officially go live. Whether you prefer the companionship of a dog, a cat, a bird, or one of the...
Most of us are familiar with the pesky blemishes that show up around puberty and make our lives miserable. Lucky folks simply outgrow their acne issues, while others spend their lives praying for a...
We're all familiar with the agony that is being allergic to a beloved family pet, but is the reverse true — are cats and dogs allergic to humans? Though it's rare, some cats and dogs do develop...
Hamamelis virginiana, more commonly referred to as witch hazel, is a household staple that most of us have in our bathroom medicine cabinets. But what does witch hazel do, exactly? Turns out, there...
If you’re a dog owner, you probably have a lot of scheduled activities for your four-legged friend, such as bedtime, bath time, and dinnertime. But does your precious pet actually know what he or...
Our pets are our best friends. They turn our houses into homes and they are proven to have hugely positive effects on our physical and mental well-being. However, this all goes out the window when...
Pet owners everywhere are turning to the green bean diet for dogs to help their precious pooches shed a few pounds — but is the green bean diet a legitimate weight-loss treatment, or should it be...
They're the latest and greatest in pet technology, but have you got your hands on a dog camera with treats yet? We all love our pets and, while we'd like to always be by their side, it's not always...
Cat owners love spoiling their feline companions now and then, so you may wonder if you can share a delicious dollop of cream cheese with your cat. You've perhaps even noticed your kitty staring...
Wondering to yourself, "Can dogs eat yogurt?" If so, you're not alone. Many pet owners are curious about whether dogs can eat the same types of food that humans regularly enjoy. (Remember when...
If Fido's been feeling under the weather recently, you might be wondering, "Can dogs have allergies?" It turns out dog allergies exist, but they can be hard to spot, mainly because the symptoms of...
It's officially summer, aka vacation season. If you're planning on bringing Fido along for your cross-country ride, there are a few things you'll want to pack in order to keep him safe. Having a...
It's officially family-road-trip season, which might make you wonder, "Do dogs get car sick?" Just like humans, dogs can suffer from motion sickness, even during short car rides. So while you could...