Small Mammals

Has training your pet been a frustrating experience? These training tips may help.

Has your pet's rabies vaccine expired? Update it during World Rabies Day on September 28.

Could your veterinarian help you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Do you know why your dog snores?

Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before a dog can become a service animal, it

Does your pet dislike visiting the vet? These tips may make visits less stressful.

Thinking about buying a backpack for your dog? Consider these factors before you visit the pet store.

The effects of secondhand smoke on people are well-documented. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes a variety of serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not surprisingly, secondhand smoke also increases the risk

Have you noticed changes in your older dog's behavior?

Can you spot the signs of feline flu?

When's the last time your cat worked out? Daily exercise can help keep your furry friend healthy.

Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.

Have you ever looked at your adopted dog with its short legs, shaggy hair and brown spot encircling one eye, and wondered what dog breeds are in there? Now that science has decoded the DNA of dogs, science can tell us many things. Harvard and MIT programs unraveled the canine DNA sequence in 2006, which

Wondering what to do if your pet eats grass? Take a look at a few ideas.

It's not easy to say goodbye to cherished pets, even those that have lived long, happy lives. Although you may hate the thought of life without your pet, euthanasia can be the kindest decision you can make when your friend is suffering. Making the Decision If your pet has been seriously injured in a

Don't have any plans for National Pet Month? Try a few of these ideas.