You can do a great deal to keep your cats or dogs from danger, but an inconspicuous danger may still remain in your home: your houseplants and food. Naturally, inquisitive dogs and cats might take a taste of any plant. An pet may need to self-medicate (like cats eating grass),...

Cat and dog owners know that their pet requires a doctor just as every other member of their family. So it’s vital then to make sure you’ve a vet already lined up should problems occur in the future with your pet. An option for finding a vet is via referrals...

With the current scare regarding tainted dog and cat food, dog or cat owners are obviously concerned for their family pet, and whether they might be affected. So we can ask ourselves, can something can be done about our pets? It’s important to note that your dog or cat could...

If you own a dog or a cat (or both), ensuring your house is safe for them is important. Guarding your dog or cat is easy, with just a few rules. You also have to be alert as your pet goes into certain areas of the home. For instance, you...

Fleas and pets are often found together. The small dark insect drinks blood, and while so doing can annoy and irritate your pet, bring on infections, communicate disease, and can so disrupt households. It is vital to move fast to eliminate the flea problem. The life cycle of a flea...

If you’ve been watching the news recently, you’ve seen the epidemic health problem plaguing this nation’s cats and dogs in the early part of 2007: infected pet food that is sickening pets, killing a number. Very soon after consuming the tainted food, the animals have started suffering. The animals are...

Frequently pet owners need to decide if they wish to have their little cat or dog to accompany them on trip. On the other hand, should their dog or cat be boarded out for the brief time they are gone? Sadly, it should be acknowledged that others will not view...