Best Litter for a Cat After Surgery: Paper Pellets and Box Setup
Paper pellet litter is the usual choice after cat surgery because it does not stick to incisions. Plus box setup and warning signs to watch for.
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.
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.
Pet Health
All Pet Health
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.
Why Is My Dog Drinking So Much Water? Normal Amounts and Causes
A dog drinking more than usual may be hot or active, but it can also point to diabetes, kidney disease or Cushing's. Learn normal amounts and when to call the vet.
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.
Pet Food & Nutrition
All Pet Food & Nutrition
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.
Can Dogs Eat Corn? Plain Kernels vs the Cob and Blockage Risk
Plain corn kernels are generally fine for most dogs in small amounts, but the cob is a common cause of intestinal blockage. Learn the risks and what to do.
Pet News
All Pet News
New AAHA Guidelines Name 12 Emerging Parasites in Pets
AAHA's free 2026 guidelines cover 12 emerging parasites in dogs and cats. See what drives their spread and what to ask your veterinarian.
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.
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.
Training & Behavior
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How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on People: A Calm Greeting Routine
Dogs jump because it gets them attention. Learn a simple, calm greeting routine that teaches your dog to keep four paws on the floor when people arrive.
How to Keep a Dog Off the Furniture: Teach “Off,” a Place Cue and Kind House Rules
Dogs choose the sofa because it is comfortable and rewarding. Make the floor better, teach two simple cues and block access when you are away.
How to Socialize a Puppy: The Sensitive Window and Safe Exposure Before Full Vaccination
Why early socialization matters so much, what to expose your puppy to, and how to do it safely while their vaccine series is still underway.