Pet Tips

Fish make truly wonderful pets for people who don't have the time or physical space to devote to a higher-maintenance companion animal.

A handbag or similar item lying open with contents exposed can prove an irresistible temptation to a confined, curious and perhaps slightly bored pet.

Almost without exception, people who adopt older animals feel a special sense of pride and purpose in opening their heart to a hard-to-place pet. Doing a good thing really does make you feel good!

Your chances of having a long-lasting, wonderful relationship with a pet increase dramatically when you give serious thought to the type of animal that best suits you.

Acupuncture is a great alternative healing technique that has the potential to help your pet avoid the traditional drugs and/or surgery approach.

If you're among the millions of Americans who wants to cut costs and increase your savings, taking a back-to-basics approach to life can offer a number of advantages. If you're looking for ways to slash pet-related expenses, there are smart and not-so-smart strategies available to accomplish your goal.

I'm not convinced surveys that attempt to measure people, for whatever reason, by the type of pet they own or don't own are useful or even accurate. But they're certainly entertaining.

Anthropologists who have reviewed these prehistoric dog findings believe the remains show clearly dogs were being domesticated by humans thousands of years earlier than previously thought. It's fascinating to know prehistoric man teamed up with prehistoric dogs and viewed them not only as beasts of burden, but also as cherished companions.

In early December, three pet food recalls were initiated due to aflatoxin levels above the "acceptable" limit.

The canine influenza virus (CIV) is a relatively new virus and is part of the canine infectious respiratory disease complex, also known as "kennel cough."

Cats living in stressful situations develop chronic illnesses and behavior problems that can make living with them a challenge. That's why, for the love of your favorite feline, it's important to set her up for success in an environment that is enriched and as stress-free as possible.

If your dog seems to have lost the knack for being around other canines, there are lots of things you can do to help him regain his social skills.

Nonprofessional dental scaling (NPDS), also known as anesthesia-free dentistry, is gaining popularity with an increasing number of dog and cat owners.

If, heaven forbid, your dog or cat is ever sprayed by a skunk, you should have this recipe on hand. The sooner you apply the solution to your pet's fur, the sooner he'll get relief and smell better.

A significant number of dogs and cats with seizure disorders don't do well on traditional drugs for epilepsy.

According to Dr. Dennis Turner, each feline-human pair has an individual way of communicating, due in part to the wide variety of behaviors cats use to "talk" to their human family.

We wouldn't be us without our pets and our connection to animals, and in my experience, trying to be someone you're not any relationship -- and especially in an intimate relationship -- is a recipe for disaster.

Because dogs and cats are the two most common companion animals, there's a tendency among humans to think they are more similar than they really are.

Proper nourishment is the cornerstone of vibrant health for all animals. Your dog or cat has a need for wholesome, living foods just as you do.

Your dog's diet should meet his individual nutritional requirements, which may or may not be similar to other dogs his age.