Ticks on Cats: How to Check for, Remove and Prevent Them
If you’ve ever known anyone who’s been bitten by a tick, you know how unpleasant it can be. Ticks on...
Pet health & safety
UTI in Cats — Here’s What to Look For
If your cat is has a never-ending thirst for water, is straining in the litter box or even avoiding the...
Creating a Puppy Feeding Schedule
You have a new puppy. Maybe you adopted your little buddy or your dog gave birth. Either way, you have...
Dog Food Reviews — What’s Best for Your Dog?
It’s dinner time and your dog is hungry! Wet or dry food? What about freeze-dried, soft-moist or raw? To help...
What’s the Deal With Two Different Colored Eyes in Cats
My cats both have the same colored eyes, but I met a new friend today, and her cat has two...
Is Tweezing a Cat’s Whiskers Okay?
In one of the online pet care forums I follow, someone asked about tweezing a cat’s whiskers. They thought it...
Self-Cleaning Kitty Litter Boxes: A Side-by-Side Comparison of the 6 Best Models
Let’s face it: No matter how much we love our cats, cleaning their litter boxes is the absolute worst. The...
How to Stop Heartburn in Cats
A friend of mine called today because her cat keeps throwing up. Gross! I suggested that she research heartburn in...
Grab Your Pup’s Leash: These Are the Most ‘Walkable’ Cities for Walking Your Dogs
Truth: The only thing dogs love more than treats and belly rubs are walks. Between the tail-wagging and silly grins,...
Weight And Height Predictor Tips For Dogs
I saw the most adorable Saint Bernard puppies today, and I almost brought one home! But wisdom prevailed since I...
RECALL ALERT: One Dog Dead After Eating Pet Food Tainted With Euthanasia Drug
Evanger’s Pet Food is recalling five lots from its “Hunk of Beef” line of cat and dog food. Spurred on by...
‘Best in Style’: These 10 Cities Have the Best-Groomed Dogs
February’s for lovers, and we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. If you’re a real dog person, you know that...
RECALL ALERT: Pet Food Sold at PetSmart May Contain Metal
PetSmart issued back-to-back recalls for two brands of pet food sold at the retailer after consumers complained the wet food...
These Are the States With the Healthiest Pets. Is Yours One of Them?
Fact: Animals make our lives infinitely better. (Think about it: Have you ever seen a cute kitty Youtube video that didn’t fill...
RECALL ALERT: Popular Dog Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall
Image via FDA Dog owners, listen up! Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling a production lot of its wet food...
The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat
One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...
This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies
MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...
RECALL ALERT: Rawhide Chews Sold at Petco, Walmart, and Other Retailers Could Sicken Your Dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. — If your dog likes to gnaw on rawhide chews, you may want to double check the packaging....
How to Tell If a Cat Is Pregnant: 5 Tell-Tale Signs
It can happen to the best pet parents. Your indoor cat slips outside and now you’re wondering if she’s expecting...
UPDATED! Birth & Maternal Health Resource Book Launch
We at MomsRising are excited to share our first Birth & Maternal Health Resource Book with you! It’s for partners, legislators and...
Picking a Quality Food
Having trouble picking a good pet food or just want a healthier switch? Check this out! https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ , a non-biased...
Simple Solutions – Slow Feeders!
Is your cat or dog is having trouble keeping their food down? If so, they may be eating too quickly....
What’s in this? How to read your pet’s wet food can label.
When you read your pets dry food bag you are viewing it in the form of a dry matter basis...
How much is too much? The tough subject of obesity in pets, and how to help prevent it.
To date, well over half of pet cats and dogs are overweight by veterinary standards. Similar to dog years, for...
Does my cat have to have wet food, and why?
Cats are what we call natural obligate carnivores, meaning that they require a high protein low carbohydrate (10% or less)...
Headaches In Teenagers
Parents who want to help their teens through the pain and stress caused by headaches should review the accompanying guide....
ALERT: Euthanasia Drug Found in 4 Popular Brands of Dog Food
The J.M Smucker Company is withdrawing several popular brands of dog food after an investigation by a Washington D.C. news station found...
5 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Child’s Immune System
When school is in session, cold and flu are in season. A runny nose is just the tip of the...
Best Trails for Dog Walks by State
Find your next favorite walking spot with this handy guide of the top dog-friendly hike and bike trails by state....
Kids’ Exercise: How to Keep Kids Healthy
Get your little ones moving with these kids’ exercise tips from the experts. According to a research by Public Health...
How microchips can help your missing pets come home
Most pet owners already know the basics when it comes to ensuring their cat or dog is well cared for....
4 Activities Your Dog Is Sure to Enjoy
Caring for your furry pooch seems like a full-time job as he/she constantly needs your care, love, and attention. Left...