Pet Health

Cats and dogs do not have the ability to sweat; they cool their bodies off by panting and through the pads of their feet, so when the weather is extremely hot it is much harder for your pet to cool off. That's why extreme heat can be deadly for your pet. Don't take any unnecessary chances.

Your 8-year-old chocolate lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at you pleadingly with those big brown eyes, how can you resist handing out just one more treat? It's not easy. But it may be important.

Do you have a beloved dog or cat or perhaps you have another house pet that you want to get insurance for? If so, you're not alone. U.S. pet owners spent more than $1 billion on insurance for their pets in 2018. That is a jump of 23% in money spent on covering pets from previous years.

We're all guilty of it - giving in to those big begging eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table during dinner. However, the truth is that human food can be harmful to your pet, and in some cases, can be fatal. Here are just a few of some of the most common "human foods" that are harmful to pets.

Anyone who takes medication prescribed for someone else puts themselves at risk of illness or even death - and this applies to your pets, too! Although there are many medications used in both animals and people, the effects, doses needed, and other things aren't always the same.

Here are seven (7) tips you can learn to help give your pets a long and healthy life.