It's a part of every cat parent's life: You're sleeping deeply in the middle of the night when suddenly, you wake up to an earsplitting shriek. It's not a bad dream — it's just your cat. So, why does your cat howl at night? Some cats are chatty because it's a breed characteristic (The Russian

We know you love your cat, but you may not be fully aware of just how cool your cat — and her overall species — really is. For example, did you know that cats have an extra organ that allows them to taste scents? Or that they developed meowing as a way to communicate exclusively

Deciding what to feed your pet can be a daunting task. Americans now spend over $31 billion each year on pet food and there are dozens of different companies, each having a variety of diets to choose from. Most pet food companies are experts at advertising and quick to promote “trendy” diets, even if they

Fido may be tempting fate every time you go for a walk. O.K., so that’s a bit melodramatic but it’s at least partially true. There are a huge number of plants that are highly toxic and even deadly to dogs. Some of these plants are present in your local park, your neighbor’s garden, even your

Have you ever caught your dog eating poop and asked yourself, “Ugh, why do you do that?” Well, you are definitely not alone. Poop-eating is not exactly a hobby that you would consider ideal for your furry family member. Here’s everything you need to know about why dogs eat poop and what you can or

You may tease someone for being a "scaredy-cat" or even get a chuckle when something startles your kitty and makes her jump. But a fearful, anxious cat is no joke. Cat anxiety can be a serious problem, especially if left untreated. If you think you might be dealing with a stressed cat, keep reading in

When you first think of this National Holiday you probably think of the black and white spotted dog best known as the Dalmatian that hangs out with the firefighters at the Station House. There are so many breeds making great strides in saving lives, as well as making a difference in their communities we would

National Black Dog Day on October 1st encourages the adoption of a dog in the darker shades. Black dogs are less likely to be adopted for no other reason than their coloring. Regardless of behavior, size, breeding, personality, or age, the phenomenon persists. You’ll find their behavior is no different from dogs of a different