Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can be the best of friends. It all depends on how you introduce them to each other, and how you nurture their mutual friendship.
8 Ways to Protect Your Pets from Disease
Science has shown that a pet can help improve a person’s health and overall wellbeing. Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, one thing is for sure — you want the best for your animal companion. Pets can catch different types of diseases, which can make them sick. These diseases affect their quality of life and can be passed on to you.
8 Expert Tricks to Help Your Cat and Dog to Get Along
When people aren’t debating whether cats or dogs are more intelligent, they’re equating them as mortal foes. That’s a stereotype that both cat expert Jackson Galaxy, host of the Animal Planet show My Cat From Hell, and certified dog trainer Zoe Sandor wanted to break.
A comprehensive guide to traveling with pets
Traveling with a pet, especially for the first time, is a daunting and stressful task — for both you as well as your furry companion. (That’s why we typically suggest only traveling with your pet when necessary.)
How Owning a Pet Can Reduce Stress
When thinking of ways to reduce stress in life, usually techniques like meditation, yoga, and journaling come to mind. These are great techniques, to be sure. But getting a new best friend can also have many stress relieving and health benefits. While human friends provide great social support and come with some fabulous benefits, this article focuses on the benefits of furry friends.
Learn the best pet photography tips.
Explore the process of capturing pet portraits and get advice from pro pet photographers so you can help every dog (and cat) have its day.
What to Know Before Making Your Own Pet Food, According to a Veterinary Nutritionist
From healthy ingredients, homemade recipes, and meal prepping, here’s everything you need in your kitchen.
10 telltale signs your cat is happy
Cats can naturally be quiet and independent, making it difficult to tell if they’re happy. If you have a new cat at home or have recently introduced a new pet, you might be worrying about how happy your cat really is. The good news is that cats actually send out all sorts of signs to let you know if they’re happy — or if they’re not so content. All you have to do is be able to recognize those signs. Knowing how to tell if your cat is happy can help you better understand how he feels, and you might even be able to tell if your cat is having a physical issue that might need some vet attention. Be sure to look for these 10 signs your cat is happy.
A beginner’s guide to grooming your dog at home
A pro shares tips for matted coats, nail trims and more
If you’re used to taking your pet to the groomer’s or pet-store salon every month or two, he or she is now likely overdue for a full groom. The good news is that depending on your dog’s grooming needs (and temperament), tackling the task at home yourself — at least for now — might be easier than you think!
Pros and Cons of Being an Animal Shelter Volunteer
Becoming a volunteer does not just benefit your life; it benefits every animal that is in the shelter. There are volunteers of all ages that help make a difference in the lives of animals every day. If you are considering becoming a volunteer, here is a list of pros and cons to help you make your decision.