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How to Give a Cat a Pill

Learn easy tips for how to give a cat a pill, including hiding the pill in treats, using a pill gun, having the pill made into a different formula, and more.

cat with pill bottles

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

Feeding Your Cat

Feeding your cat can be a challenge. Should you feed her wet or dry food? What if he is a picky eater? What if she is overweight? Read on for help.

Three cats eating wet food from a bowl

How to Crate Train a Puppy or Dog

Check out step-by-step tips for how to crate train a puppy or dog, including two different methods.

Brown-and-white dog in a crate practicing crate training

Pet Spay and Neuter FAQs

What is the difference between spaying and neutering? What are the benefits of pet spay and neuter? Get answers to some frequently asked questions.

Two dogs who have been spayed. Spaying or neutering is important for all pets.

Pet Dangers: Hazards to Your Pet's Health

Be alert for pet dangers. Household and foods items can cause illness in your pet. Here are things that are bad (poisonous) for dogs and cats.

Be on the lookout for pet dangers that could harm your pet, like this indoor orange tabby cat.

How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.

veterinarian examining a small dog

Can't Afford Vet Bills? 100+ Financial Assistance Programs for Pet Owners

Need help paying vet bills? Find financial assistance for pet emergencies, low-cost care, payment plans, and grants. National and state programs listed.

person, who is receiving some pet financial assistance during a difficult time in her life, with her pug

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What to Know About Dog and Cat Coverage

Is pet insurance worth it? Learn the pros and cons when considering pet insurance options for your dog or cat.

Woman with black dog who has special needs, who is covered under pet insurance to help with his vet bills

Estate Planning for Pets: Preparing a Will or Trust

Estate planning for pets will ensure your dog, cat, or other animal is well taken care of after you're gone. Here's what to know about including pets in your will or trus...

man posing with smiling white dog

Puppy Socialization: How to Socialize a Puppy to People, Dogs

Learn how to socialize a puppy with people and other dogs — and how to protect puppies from diseases.

Multiple people petting a brown-and-white puppy as part of the puppy socialization plan

Dog Aggression: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage

Learn the signs and common causes of dog aggression — plus how to manage the behavior.

small dog looking to the side

Traveling With Pets: Tips for a Pet-Friendly Vacation

Planning on traveling with pets? Learn tips for driving or flying with a dog or cat for your next pet-friendly vacation.

Jango, a pit-bull-terrier-type dog, looking out of a car's partially open window, demonstrating what it's like to be traveling with pets

When Do Puppies Need to Go to the Vet?

Just got a new pup and now you're wondering when to take puppies to the vet? Learn about the veterinary care puppies need at each life stage.

French bulldog who is going to vet for a routine checkup and care

Dog Spay/Neuter Benefits and What to Expect

Learn reasons to spay or neuter your dog plus answers to common questions like whether spay/neuter will change your dog's personality and when the best time to spay/neute...

Neutered dog running with rope toy

Dog Grooming Tips: How to Groom Your Pet at Home

Use these helpful dog grooming tips for beginners to groom your pup at home.

dog grooming session where a white-and-black dog is getting a bath