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A new pet-friendly board game gives dog lovers the opportunity to bond with family members and their four-legged friends.
Want to help reduce the shelter cat population? Turn your single-feline household into a multi-cat one -- without angering your current top cat.
The perfect crunchy kibble can do everything from promoting your dog’s heart health to scrubbing your pet’s teeth. Does the dry food you’re buying match your dog’s needs?
Officials have confirmed what is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 flu to infect a feline in. Veterinarian Patty Kuhly, of PetMD.com, has the details.
Cute puppies may be hard to resist, but what about that older, wide-eyed dog staring at you from its shelter cage? Bringing home a new adult dog could be one of your best decisions yet.
Don't think you can train your cat? Think again. Any cat can be trained to run a feline agility course.
Relocating to a new home can put a lot of stress on your cat. Make life easier for both you and your cat by following these tips.
Relocating to a new home can put a lot of stress on your cat. Make life easier for both you and your cat by following these tips.
An old cat doesn't necessarily mean a healthy cat. Help your feline achieve optimal wellness by feeding it the right food for this advanced stage of life.
Breed- and size-specific foods help ensure that your dog will receive proper nutrition. Make the right food match by looking for your dog's breed in our feeding guide.
The summer heat couldn't compare to an event steaming up New York City's fashion industry. Here's the sneak peak behind the trends hitting stores this fall as seen at the fourth annual Pet Fashion Week.
This week in the world of animals: 14 lions face death at a Romania zoo, unless a UK zoo can fork up the dough for a rescue; Rescued conjoined rattlesnake twins undergo separation surgery in Arizona; From camels to pandas, dogs groomed into extreme designs.
It's the answer to every dog owner's constant struggle of letting their pet romp and play like an animal while keeping them safe -- from other dogs to extreme weather -- and it's concept that's spreading like wildfire.
Is your cat feeling overly tense? Tune into specific cat-stress clues and ease the mind of your anxious feline.
Summertime may not mean summer fun for your dog. Manage its health by watching out for these common health problems.
According to accumulating research, the beloved family dog is really a toddler with a snout and tail.
Summertime usually means easy living, but for your cat, it could mean a multitude of health concerns. Look out for these five problems that can surface during summer.
Certain breeds of dogs may have developed distinctively short legs following a single change to the genetic code during their evolution.
Introducing your new puppy to parks, cars, dogs and other people is a big step. Make sure you have enough loving time, patience... and that you follow our experts' advice.
Your cat's purr may be the calm you need after a busy day. But those good feline vibrations serve an important function too. Discover the meaning behind the purr.
You and your cat might be on pins and needles just thinking about acupuncture, but this treatment could be exactly what the veterinarian ordered.
Online dating service technology has finally gone to the dogs. Would-be owners now have an easy tool for finding their perfect canine.
Want to know which food choices are best for your cat's profile? Pet nutritional consultant Bernadine Cruz, DVM, is an expert at picking the perfect foods for any feline.
How does your dog walk? Surprisingly, most of us, including experts, don't know. A new study sets the record straight.
Want your cat to live a longer, happier life? Consider a roommate. Two or more cats can be optimal under certain circumstances.
Various sponsors pulled out of the Cruft's Dog Show, amid controversy sparked by a documentary on the event's breeding practices.
A new study negates common myths about how germs might spread between dogs and humans and advises dog owners to frequently do this one thing.
Dogs have a reputation for gobbling up anything and everything in sight, but this annoyance could cause your pet to have allergic reactions to its food, environment or both.
Are you a mixed-breed or purebred type of person? Your lifestyle and needs may be the determining factor in picking a pup.
Springtime brings sunnier days and flowers, but also parasites, bacteria and other disease-causing organisms. Safeguard your cat against five of spring's most common health threats.
Think your dog has an attitude problem? The problem may actually lie in your pup's health, not his outward disposition.
U.S. pet owners are driving the demand for more animal care and services, so much so, that in the next decade the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecasting the industry to grow by 19 percent. A big part of this trend is doggie daycares, but is getting Fido some 9-to-5 playmates a good thing?
Forget costs, your dog deserves the best health care. How can you get that -- on your budget? Just look to puppy pet insurance.
When choosing a treatment option for your pet, there is now an alternative to pharmaceuticals. The Companion Therapy Laser SystemTM can provide immediate results without any dangerous side effects.
Featured: Adding another cat to the mix
*Betty White does animal work
*Chicken and the dog
*Video: Gas chamber debate
How often do they need vaccinations? What if my pet is always inside?
If my dog is taking monthly heartworm prevention, why should I test for the disease every year?
Housetraining basics...
Training is essential to having a good relationship with your dog.
Before training your cat, determine how well she will respond well to training.
Socializing your dog should be a life long process.
It is important to be realistic and patient with your cat.
Crates are like the dog's own room or safe place. Since dogs don’t like to soil where they sleep, crates can be a very effective tool for housetraining!
When a cat starts urinating inside its home, the pet is trying to brand its territory. There could be many reasons.
Peanut's Friends is a community service site listing LOCAL ONLY lost or found pets, as well as providing direction on what to do if a pet has been lost or found depending on the breed, personality, species, etc... of the pet.
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