Pets

Pets are members of the family. So when it comes to taking care of yours and giving them the best life, what mistakes should you avoid?

What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members.

Take a look at how to make your pet an emotional support animal.

Monarrez was 28 and living with her parents in 2015 when Gizmo, then 2 years old, slipped past a faulty gate in the backyard of their home in Las Vegas.

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat waves become more common.

Wild Thang finally took home the crown after competing in the contest four previous times.

From sheltered to cherished, pets at local shelters find homes with families. Read to find out how you can adopt your own loving animal today.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA says its Mega Adoption event over the weekend was a big success and they are keeping discounted adoption fees going through the week in hopes of finding more homes for animals in the shelter.

There are a number of options available to help aging pets and their caregivers, including hospice and palliative care, at-home euthanasia and a growing community of so-called pet death doulas. But navigating decisions around the end of their life can still feel overwhelming. Here are some ways you can take care of your pet and yourself.

A Virginia woman mourning the death of her dog says a veterinarian prescribed one medication, a pharmacy provided another and her longtime companion died within days.

A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach. 

The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.

A Canadian couple is going viral for turning half their home into a cat paradise for their favorite furry companions Jake and Jupiter, including a fully decked out “catio” with different rooms and themes.

French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.

The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.

Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.

Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.

Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.

A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.

There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.