Selecting the appropriate breed of dog is an important factor to consider when choosing a puppy for your family, especially when considering size and special needs, lifestyle choices, environmental compatibility, and factors such as food and exercise requirements.


10 Millionaire Pets and Their Furry Fortuned Tales

Author Louis Sabin once said, “No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.”...


Back Problems in Dogs

Back problems are common in many breeds of dogs, especially the Dachshund, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, and Lhasa Apso.


10 Winter Tips for Pets

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but it’s our job to keep our pets’ environment delightful. Cold temperatures,...


11 Dog Park Etiquette Tips

It’s marvelous to have a spot where your dog can run leash-less and play unfettered with other four-legged friends....


Grieving a Lost Pet

The loss of a pet is one of the most traumatic experiences someone can face and one some pet owners never get over....


Caring for Senior Pets

As your pet continues to age gracefully, you'll have to make changes to their normal routine in order to accomidate them....


Tips for Grooming Your Cat

Want to keep kitty pretty? Then you’d better whip out that brush now and then. Click through our photo gallery and...


Famous Songs Written About Pets

Whether it’s a song about love, heartache, sunshine or rain, songwriters can find inspiration in just about everything…...


Ten Ways You Can Help Chimpanzees

There are many things you can do to improve the well-being of chimpanzees,...


Adopting Animal Companions in Need

Thousands of animals are becoming homeless or being placed into shelters....


Friendly Ferrets

Ferrets are playful, energenic and highly intelligent critters and make...


How to Choose a Puppy

You may think that on the inside, one puppy is much like another. But in...


Untamable Animals

We all had fantasies when we were children: riding to school on your very...


Cat Dental Care: Common Problems

Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL) affect more than sixty percent...


Hedgehog Care 101

Pint-size mammals known for their roly-poly, quill-covered bodies, as well...


How Your Dog Can Help You Find Love

It may be a little-known fact among singles, but the truth is this: People...


Is Your Pet Diabetic?

Many of us have loved ones affected by diabetes. But did you know those...


Travel Tips for Small Animals

Dogs aren't the only furry travelers. The Travel Industry Association reports...


Unlikely Dog Friendships

Dogs might be man's best friend, but they can be pals with just about anybody....


Top 12 Tips for Finding a Good Vet

Animal medicine in Canada is performed by some 6,600 veterinarians,...


Yoga For Dogs

Yoga isn't just for people anymore—it's for dogs, too.  Doggy...


7 Unique Ways to Train Your Dog

A well-trained dog or puppy can be a fun, life-enriching experience filled...


6 Questions to Ask Before Owning a Pet Bird

So you've decided to take the plunge and get a new pet bird. But are you...


The Scoop on Homemade Pet Food

The idea of home-cooked pet food sounds appealing—after all, who...


Fat Cat Workout

If your dog starts packing on the pounds, you take him for walks to get...


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