Poinsettias are mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing skin irritation from the plant's sap or stomach upset if ingested. Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death greatly ...

Meet Aries! He’s a 6-year-old domestic shorthair mix who is sweet as can be! Initially, he can be shy, but once you pass his sniff test, he’s ready to be loved on. Staff and volunteers adore how he ...

It turns out that getting a dog may not serve as a substitute for having a child but may actually be a dress rehearsal for welcoming a baby. At least, that's according to a new working paper out of ...

Bringing home a dog when you already have a cat isn’t always easy, especially since not all breeds are wired to live peacefully with smaller animals. But with the right match, things can go ...

Sara Hoummady is a member of AFGASP (French Association of Animal Geriatrics and Palliative Care). She received a grant from the FVE (European Veterinary Federation) for her work on feline ageing. She ...

A cozy living room clip shows a foster duo inventing a hilarious routine. A black-and-white pup pauses, then raises her hind leg like a gate. A ginger tabby happily scoots beneath and keeps walking.

Your pet dog or cat might soon be a chubby little munchkin no more. Welcome to the burgeoning era of — we swear we’re not making this up — “ozempets,” in which your servile critters might shed some ...

Cats are highly stressed creatures, and any change in their environment can trigger them, especially if it involves a dog. That is why many owners find it difficult to bring a new pup home to their ...

Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines. By Emily Anthes and Teddy Rosenbluth Over the last few years, public health experts ...

From dietary supplements to cleaning advice, we’ll teach you how to live in harmony with cats (and dogs!), even if you’re allergic. The internet is rife with tips for living with pet allergies, and ...

We’re looking for the cutest cats and dogs in the Olympia area for our 2025 photo contests. Photo by Andrew S on Unsplash Every pet owner knows their furry friend is adorable, but this Halloween ...