Care & Health

Although airline travel is fast and convenient, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially for pets. Simply imagining yourself in your pet’s situation while flying in cargo should make you think twice about bringing your pet on a plane.

Seven-year-old Nicholas Keim of Sacramento was born with Down syndrome and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was just 18 months old.

Your dog’s digestive tract is much more important than you realize.

Pet birds are surprisingly delicate, and many things in your home can actually pose a serious threat to their health and wellbeing.

Pets get stressed out just like humans do. Whether your dog or cat suffers from separation anxiety, from fear of going to the vet, or from general stress as a result of a hectic home environment, calming your companion is an important part of maintaining her health.

Many people love to use artificial fragrances throughout their homes in order to keep every room smelling great.

One of the main reasons why dogs end up at the vet’s office is because they suffer with persistent allergies.

Although you might be tempted to make a spur-of-the-moment purchase on an adorable baby lizard or even a frog or snake while browsing your pet store, these exotic animals are more complex than you probably realize and, as a result, require quite a bit of commitment on your part in order to keep them healthy.

To those outside of the complex world of dog breeding, the obsession with purebred dogs can seem confusing.

Dog owners routinely give their pets medications that are sold both over-the-counter and through veterinary offices in order to avoid infestations of fleas, ticks, heartworm, and other parasites.