Pet Ownership Topics

We’ve matched dog breeds with the zodiac signs that best describe their personalities. Look up your dog’s sign to see if the personality traits fit. If you don’t know your dog’s birthday, find the sign with characteristics that best describe your dog!

It is perhaps the most dreaded part of pet ownership: Saying goodbye to your beloved pet companion. In the midst of grief you may be faced with a difficult burial choice.

It’s no question that we love our kittens. What is debated is whether to have their claws surgically removed. We take a look at both sides of the argument.

Current DNA technology not only helps determine your dog’s heritage, it has brought incredible value to veterinary medicine, both in the diagnostic and preventive avenues.

Modern veterinary medicine has made it possible to offer higher standards of care. Like humans, pets may need donated blood to survive surgery. Is your pet a candidate?

Just as parents leave estates and trusts to their children, more people are leaving trusts and estates to their pets in order to provide them long-term care.

For owners experiencing the death of a pet, there are support groups, hotlines and even chat rooms popping up in cities across the country to help cope with the loss.

Wondering how you can show your pet that you really do appreciate all the licks, shedding, wagging tails and unconditional love? Here are a few ideas.

Domesticated pets are complex creatures. Have you ever wondered why they do some of the things they do? Here are some interesting facts bound to keep you guessing.

Have you noticed ugly brown spots of dead grass, clearly marking where your dog has urinated? Why does dog urine burn grass, and what can you do about it?

Is it possible our adorable four-legged companions are worse for the environment than a car? If so, how can we reduce our pets’ carbon paw print?

From greeting us at the door when we get home to keeping us warm at night, we have plenty of reasons to be thankful for our pets’ presence. Here are a few more of those reasons.