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.
Can Dogs Eat Stuffing? Why Onions, Garlic, Raisins and Drippings Are Risky
Stuffing is not safe for dogs. Learn which ingredients are toxic, what to do if your dog ate some and how to give a safe holiday treat instead.
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.
Pet Health
All Pet Health
Pet Insurance for Puppies: When to Buy It and What It Covers
Buy puppy insurance early, before health issues appear. Learn what plans typically cover, what they exclude, and how waiting periods and exclusions work.
How to Compare Pet Insurance Plans: Deductibles, Reimbursement, Limits and Exclusions
Compare pet insurance plans like for like: how deductibles, reimbursement rates, annual limits and exclusions work, plus a checklist to use before you sign up.
Why Is My Dog Licking or Chewing His Paws? Causes and How to Stop It
Paw licking can come from allergies, pain, skin infection or boredom. Learn the common causes, what you can check at home and when to see your vet.
Pet Food & Nutrition
All Pet Food & Nutrition
Human-Grade Dog Food: What the Label Means and Whether It Is Worth It
Human-grade has a specific legal meaning on dog food labels, but it says little about nutrition. Learn what to check on the bag and when paying more makes sense.
Can Dogs Eat Mashed Potatoes? Plain Potato vs Butter, Milk, Garlic and Onion
Plain cooked potato is generally safe for dogs in small amounts, but butter, garlic and onion are not. Here is what to skip, how much is fine and when to call a vet.
Can Dogs Eat Ham? Salt, Fat, Bones and Why Holiday Ham Is a Poor Treat
A tiny bite of plain ham is unlikely to harm a healthy dog, but salt, fat, bones and glazes make holiday ham a risky treat. Here is what to do instead.
Dogs
All Dogs
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.
Newest AKC-Recognized Dog Breeds: The 2026 Additions, What’s Next and What Recognition Means
Three breeds joined the AKC in 2026, bringing the total to 205. Meet them, see which breeds are next, and learn what recognition does and does not guarantee.
How to Dog-Proof Your Home: A Room-by-Room Safety Checklist
Most household dangers for dogs sit at nose height: medicines, food, trash, cords and chemicals. A 20-minute room-by-room sweep removes the worst of them.
Cats
All Cats
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.
Why Does My Cat Meow So Much? Common Reasons, Medical Causes and What to Do
Adult cats mostly meow to talk to people, and it often works. Rule out health problems first, then reward quiet and meet your cat's needs on a schedule.
Pet News
All Pet News
Salmonella Found in Two Lots of Darwin’s Cat Food, FDA Advisory Says
The FDA says two lots of Darwin's Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats tested positive for Salmonella. Check your freezer for lot 12731 and lot 12493.
National Dog Show 2026: Date, Time, How to Watch and How Judging Works
The Thanksgiving dog show airs on NBC at noon on November 26, 2026. Here is what is confirmed so far and how the judging really works.
Pet Insurance Cost Per Month: Average Premiums for Dogs and Cats
Published averages for accident-only, accident and illness, and wellness plans, why premiums climb every year, and how to cut the cost without gutting your cover.
Pet Supplies
All Pet Supplies
How to Choose a Pet Camera: Features, Subscriptions, Treat Tossing and Privacy
Most owners need less camera than they think. A feature-by-feature guide, the true cost of subscriptions, and a privacy checklist for day one.
How to Choose an Automatic Litter Box: Sensors, Size, Multi-Cat Use and Costs
A self-cleaning box can save daily scooping, but it also hides early warning signs. Here is how to pick one safely, or decide to skip it.
New Kitten Supplies Checklist: The Essentials for Bringing a Kitten Home
A short, practical list of what a new kitten really needs on day one, how to set up a safe room, and what to add over the first few weeks.