Homeowners are preparing for the swarm of children that will approach homes in a few days for Halloween 2019. While children are excited to get their hands on candy and chocolates, pets are welcoming …

It may be tempting to let outside cats and dogs inside the garage during the fall and winter months; however, pet owners and caregivers may think twice about do so. While the cooler temperatures may& …

There are over 50 million homeless cats in the United States, some born into the wild. These free-roaming cats are known as feral cats. They are not like domestic cats. They have poor temperaments, a …

Feral cats are not like domestic cat breeds- they are community cats that survive on instincts and what they have to work with in the wild. Feral cat behavior is generally defensive, moody and not sui …

In the summertime, pet owners are quick to let their domestic cats outside to run and play; but as the fall season progresses, we must worry about health concerns for cats including hypothermia, frost …

Keep pets safe during cooler weather. As the temperatures drop from frigid to icy, dog health will need to be watched by owners. Read these cold weather safety tips for dogs now: Dogs still need …

When a home security system is not in play, it's great to own dogs to ward off wildlife. Deer and other wild animals are found on lawns throughout the year searching for food; and they can be a nuisan …

Held each October, National Animal Safety and Prevention Month was created by the PALS Foundation to educate the public about the benefit of adopting pets as well as the proper methods for c …

A new study has found that cats can connect with people in the same way as dogs and children.The research, published in Current Biology, suggests the social abilities of cats to form hu …

Interested in pet adoption? Have you considered viewing dogs at a humane society near you? Adopting a dog from a local animal shelter is a wonderful thing to do. Here's why: You'll get a dog for less …

Your dog’s ability to learn new tricks may be less a product of your extensive training than their underlying genetics. Among 101 dog breeds, scientists found that certain behavioral traits such as …

Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, 3.3 million are dogs. If these young dogs get too old without being ado …

Sure, anyone can be a pet owner; but what makes a responsible pet owner? It's not just about buying toys and playing with dogs; but about providing them with basic needs such as healthy dog foods; ani …

MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (WXYZ) — The use of shock collars can be a heated debate among dog owners. While some find they work, others find them to be inhumane.For Erich Laubert, he trained his dog using a s …

It is estimated that 7.8 million dogs in the United States have some form of heart disease. This means that 10 percent of dogs in U.S. households are in trouble and have heart problems.Cardiovascular …

Like dogs, cats need time outside to explore; breathe in fresh air; and play. When kitties stay indoors, they become lazy, lethargic and risk cardiovascular diseases including high blood pressure …

This is a story about a woman, her dog and one close call she will never forget.Natalaya Hines was playing catch with her beloved Yorkie Maltese Sugar Foot, a.k.a. Shugie, in a West Philadelphia park …

When we think of fencing in dogs, we think about security; but there are several reasons to install dog fencing in the yard. For one, dog fencing is convenient for pet owners that may not have ti …