You've seen the posters decorating mailboxes, telephone poles and trees in your neighborhood. The picture of a cat - usually curled up in the sun or giving a curious look to the camera - with "LOST" in bold, capital letters and a contact number underneath. Sadly, less than 5 percent of lost cats make it home. Whether your cat stays inside or roams the outdoors, tagging is the best way to keep him safe.
Seat belts don't just save people, but pets as well
It's common nowadays for pet owners to consider pets a part of their family, treating them the same as they would their own children. So why is it that when it comes to road travel, more animal lovers don't secure their pets in the car?
Conquer your canine cleaning challenges for a pet-friendly home
Pet owners understand extra cleaning is part of the deal when bringing a puppy into their homes and lives. Cleaning up after a dog is enough work in itself, so the last thing any owner wants is a pooch that is agitated by the sights and sounds of cleaning. There are several techniques that can help your dog stay calm when you reach for your sponge.
Dogs need a little more love during mosquito season
As a parent, you would never consider sending your child to school without the proper vaccinations. But did you know that according to the American Animal Hospital Association, about 50 percent of dogs in the United States go without preventative treatment for one of the most common diseases among canines?
What you need to know to become a veterinary technician
The American Veterinary Medical Association's 2007 U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook states that nearly 40 percent of all U.S. households include at least one dog and 32.8 percent own two cats. That's a lot of patients receiving care from the veterinary community. If you have ever thought of working with animals as a career, you can follow a well-defined professional path.
A guide for teaching kids about responsible pet ownership
Growing up with a pet benefits children in many ways. To help children get the most out of their relationship with their pets - and to help them grow into fulfilled pet-owning adults - it's important to teach them how to be responsible pet owners. Consider this helpful advice when educating your child about how to care for a pet.
Ever get the feeling that your dog knows what you're thinking, without saying a word? Many canine parents report that they've had an entire conversation with their dogs despite the obvious language barrier. From "can I have a treat" to "let's go for a walk", dogs have a special way of sharing their feelings. According to a new survey, it's the wags, not words that tell the story when it comes to canine communication.
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