Thinking about buying a backpack for your dog? Consider these factors before you visit the pet store.

The effects of secondhand smoke on people are well-documented. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes a variety of serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not surprisingly, secondhand smoke also increases the risk

Have you noticed changes in your older dog's behavior?

Can you spot the signs of feline flu?

When's the last time your cat worked out? Daily exercise can help keep your furry friend healthy.

Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.

Have you ever looked at your adopted dog with its short legs, shaggy hair and brown spot encircling one eye, and wondered what dog breeds are in there? Now that science has decoded the DNA of dogs, science can tell us many things. Harvard and MIT programs unraveled the canine DNA sequence in 2006, which

Wondering what to do if your pet eats grass? Take a look at a few ideas.

It's not easy to say goodbye to cherished pets, even those that have lived long, happy lives. Although you may hate the thought of life without your pet, euthanasia can be the kindest decision you can make when your friend is suffering. Making the Decision If your pet has been seriously injured in a

Don't have any plans for National Pet Month? Try a few of these ideas.

Are you concerned that your child's allergies may mean that you will have to give up your pet? Although rehoming a pet may be necessary if allergies are severe, most children can live with pets if you are willing to make a few changes. The Problem About three in 10 people who have allergies are allergic

How old is your pet? Taking a look at your furry friend's mouth can provide some clues.

Need a little help making sense of cat food labels?

Is hay belly the reason that your horse's gut has become bigger?

Celebrate Pet First Aid Awareness Month by brushing up on your first aid skills!

Do you know how to keep your dog safe from worms?