Why Is My Cat Sneezing? Colds, Irritants and When to See a Vet
Cat sneezing is most often a viral cold or a reaction to dust or scents. See which signs need a vet, how to help at home and what to keep away from cats.
Dog Separation Anxiety Getting Worse With Age: Causes and Fixes
Separation anxiety that gets worse with age is often driven by pain, hearing or vision loss, or cognitive decline. See the causes, a vet checklist and fixes.
How to Stop a Dog From Peeing in the House: Vet Check and Reset
To stop a dog peeing in the house, rule out medical causes with a vet, then restart house training with a schedule, supervision, rewards and odor cleanup.
Pet Health
All Pet Health
Dog Throwing Up White Foam: Common Causes, What to Do and Vet Signs
A dog throwing up white foam often has an empty or irritated stomach, but bloat, toxins and illness can also cause it. Home steps and when to call a vet.
How to Disinfect Your Home After a Sick Cat: Cleaners and Steps
To disinfect after a sick cat, clean first, then use a cat-safe disinfectant like diluted bleach. See which cleaners kill cat viruses and which to avoid.
What Pet Insurance Covers: Dental, Spay or Neuter, Wellness and Exclusions
Learn what pet insurance usually covers, from accidents and illness to dental care, spay or neuter and wellness add-ons, and which exclusions catch owners out.
Pet Food & Nutrition
All Pet Food & Nutrition
Natural and Organic Dog Food: What the Labels Really Mean
Natural dog food means no synthetic ingredients beyond added vitamins; organic means certified farming. Neither proves better nutrition. Here is how to read them.
Can Dogs Eat Bread and Dinner Rolls? Safe Types and Risks
Can dogs eat bread? Plain baked bread is fine in small amounts, but raw dough and add-ins like raisins, garlic and onion are dangerous. Here is what to do.
Dog Food for Picky Eaters: Why Dogs Refuse Food and What Helps
Dog food for picky eaters starts with ruling out illness. See why dogs refuse meals, what to try at home and when to call your vet.
Pet News
All Pet News
Not Every Lump Under a Cat’s Tongue Is Cancer, Vet Dentist Says
A swelling under a cat's tongue is often cancer, but a veterinary dentist describes other causes. What they are and why a biopsy settles the question.
Senior Pets Slip Out of Vet Care: What a Good Program Does
Senior pet care often lapses as owners assume aging can't be treated. Here is what a good senior pet program offers and what owners can ask their vet.
AAHA Splits Pet Diabetes Guidelines Into Separate Dog and Cat Editions
AAHA's new diabetes guidelines now come in separate dog and cat editions, with basal insulin for dogs and SGLT2 drugs for cats. Here is what owners should know.
Dogs
All Dogs
Is My Dog Sad? Body Language, Behavior Changes and Vet Signs
A sad or upset dog may withdraw, lose appetite or change sleep habits. Learn the body language clues and when a vet visit is the safest next step.
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere, Even to the Bathroom?
Dogs follow their owners out of instinct, habit and attachment. Learn the common reasons, when it is normal, and when clinginess may signal anxiety or a health problem.
Why Does My Dog Lick Me So Much? Causes and When Licking Is a Problem
Dogs lick for affection, attention, taste, habit or stress. Learn what each cause looks like, how to cut it back, and when to call your vet.
Cats
All Cats
Can Cats Eat Turkey? Plain Cooked Meat vs Skin, Bones and Seasoning
Cats can eat small amounts of plain, fully cooked turkey meat. Skin, bones, gravy, stuffing and seasonings are the problem. Here is what is safe and what to avoid.
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? What It Means and When to Worry
A cat's stare is usually attention, affection or a request for food. Learn how to read it, and which staring signs call for a veterinarian visit.
Why Your Cat Pees Outside the Litter Box: Medical and Litter Box Causes
Cats pee outside the box for medical reasons or because of litter, box or stress problems. Learn how to tell them apart and when to call your veterinarian.
Pet Supplies
All Pet Supplies
How to Choose a Cat Bed or Cat House: Hooded, Heated and DIY Options
Learn how to pick a cat bed or house: hooded beds, cabanas, heated beds and simple DIY ideas, with sizing, safety and placement tips for every cat.
How to Choose a Dog Gate for Stairs, Doorways and Wide Openings
Pick the right dog or pet gate by opening size, mounting type, height and your dog's habits, with safety tips for stairs and a few safe DIY options.
How to Choose a Dog House: Size, Insulation, Materials and Placement
Pick a dog house that fits your dog's size, keeps out wind and wet, and sits in the right spot. Here is how to judge size, insulation, materials and placement.