Why would you move your kitty to a urinary cat food? How would you know that it might help with a problem, and what problem would that be!? ...

At some time or another, most dog owners will have to deal with the occasional upset stomach in their pet.  Stomach upset can be caused by m...

A cat losing hair on its hind legs is cause for concern. It's normal for a cat to be shedding, but sudden loss or thinning of hair on th...

What You Need to Know  The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is low.  The virus can spread fro...

Komodo dragons, or Komodo monitors, are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world — and one of the few with a venomous bite. These stealthy...

Amare, an eastern lowland gorilla who is a resident at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo is apparently so fond of staring at a phone screen that he...

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet's life until it...

A number of animals worldwide have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, including pets like cats and dogs, farmed mink, and la...

While pushing the clocks back only one hour might seem like business as usual for us, our pets’ are sometimes not as amenable and might act ...

Billions of dollars are spent annually on companion animals - we buy toys, treats, food, leashes, collars, food bowls, beds, crates and ...

There are very few surprises that will startle you more than discovering a lump or bump on your dog. As your hand wanders over your canin...

Pet mice are entertaining to watch, are easy to care for, and make very few demands on their owners. They are a bit skittish and harder to h...

Aside from natural disasters and water, the three things that give home insurance companies agita are dogs, pools and trampolines. Basically...

A Pomeranian dog in Hong Kong grabbed the international media’s attention this week after scientists found traces of coronavirus in the cani...

Betty White had a wild side. The legendary “Golden Girls” star — who died Friday at age 99 — was a pioneering animal rights activist devoted...

After so long, she was free. Elephants are famous for their intelligence, unique personalities, and familial bonds. Unfortunately, though, s...

Humans have infected wild deer with Covid-19 in a handful of states, and there’s evidence that the coronavirus has been spreading among deer...

  Following the death of Betty White, the Golden Girls star is being remembered as a lifelong champion of animal welfare and conservation Be...

Three bear cubs, a bobcat and a pig rescued from Northern California fires in 2021 went safely home or will soon be released. In October, th...

  Wannabe pet owners hoping to bring a new puppy or kitten home this Christmas are being urged to research the seller behind the pet to avoi...