Pets

Whether you’re a loving pet parent, are thinking of getting one, or are just an animal lover, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got the answers to your pet questions and advice, fascinating facts about your favourite creatures, and, yes, cute pictures.

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Photos: The Unbearable Cuteness of Wet Puppies

These dog pictures rely on a never-fail formula for joy: 1) Find an adorable pup. 2) Get it wet. 3)...


4 Ways to Keep Your Pooch Safe While You Work

Pet owners may wish they could cuddle their furry companions all day long, but someone's got to bring home the...


Weight Watchers: Canada’s Pet Obesity Problem

A pudgy pet can be cute, but an overweight pet could lead to problems down the road.


6 Reasons to Love Cat People

There is nothing wrong with really, really, really liking your cat. Here are six reasons why you should love a...


7 Things to Know About Dog Adoption

The upside and downside of getting a rescue dog.


10 Holiday Gifts for the Animal Lover

For the person on your list who loves their furry friends more than their human friends, a pet-related present is...


7 Ways to Care For Your Senior Cat

Take into account these seven things to look out for when caring for an aging cat.


How To Care For Your Carnival Goldfish

It's a summertime rite of passage for many families: You take your child to the local carnival, he wins a...

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Dog Days of Summer

Five picks for the pampered pet.


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6 Diet Tricks To Prevent Dog Obesity

Keep your dog slim and trim by taking some easy to follow dieting tips and tricks.


5 True Naughty Pet Stories

We asked readers to tell us a story about their naughty pup or cheeky kitten. Here are some of our...


4 Essentials To Pack For Your Pet

If you're taking Spot or Rufus on holiday, or even to your in-laws for summer break, here are the essentials...


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8 Ways To Read Your Dog’s Body Language

From happy to hyper, sometimes understanding your dog's mood isn't as easy as it seems. Here are the tell-tale canine...


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10 Things To Know Before Owning a Cat

Thinking of owning a cat? Get the straight scoop on the time, energy and money required to add a feisty...


6 Strange Pet Food Myths

Debunk some strange (and potentially harmful) common pet food myths, and get the straight scoop on how to feed your...


How To Grieve a Lost Pet

Losing a pet can be like losing a family member. Learn the coping techniques to help you come to terms...


10 Awesome Aquarium Tips

Create an underwater paradise for your fish with this guide to building the best aquarium money can buy.

13 Adorable Winter Pet Photos

Warm up and enjoy this wintery cool gallery of adorable cat and dog photos. 


5 Surprisingly Employable Animals

When most people think of working animals they picture Seeing Eye dogs or farm animals. But there's a whole world...


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7 Strange Animal Facts

Take a trip on the wild side, and learn seven strange and unbelievable facts about some of nature's most amazing...


20 Adorable Christmas Cats

Check out 20 cats who really know how to get in the Christmas spirit, and don't forget to enter your...


20 Heartwarming Holiday Pet Photos

Browse through this adorable photo gallery of cute cats and dogs, and see if you can pick which one you...


7 Amazing Hero Pets

Inspiring stories on four legs: These animals prove that some furry friends can make all the difference.

Hero Pets: The Truly Golden Retriever

Loyal even in the midst of crisis, Yogi the dog played a vital role in rescuing his owner after a...


Hero Pets: The Guide Horse

Help came from an unlikely place for one talented singer with failing eyesight.


Hero Pets: The Lifesaving Kitty

The Jung family adopted a new family pet one winter-and soon discovered it had a lifesaving meow.


Hero Pets: The Big Hearted Lion

Jupiter the lion may weigh in at 550 pounds, but his demeanor with handler Ana Julia Torres proves that even...


Hero Pets: The Mournful Elephant Herd

Connections between man and beast can run deep, as one family learned after saving elephants in South Africa.


Hero Pets: The Lifesaving Dog

For young Alida Knobloch, loyal pooch Mr. Gibbs is a true lifesaver.