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Cat Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment

Cat hair loss has many causes: ringworm, parasites, allergies, excessive grooming. Learn more about why your cat has a bald spot and how to treat cat hair loss.

Orange tabby, who is experiencing some cat hair loss, licking his paw

Cat and Dog Parasites: Fleas, Ticks and Worms

Get information about dog and cat ectoparasites and internal parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, and testing and treatment options.

This poodle mix takes medication to prevent parasites, including heartworm.

Caring for an Incontinent Cat

Caring for an incontinent cat can be a rewarding experience, though it does take some knowledge and dedication. Learn more about cat incontinence.

Lucy, an incontinent cat, lying next to a rainbow toy

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.

Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old

Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage.

Litter of blond puppies on someone's lap, with one puppy who has his mouth open, who are at the puppy development stage of socializing with each other and with humans

Promises to My Dog

Here are 12 'promises to my dog' that you make when you bring a dog into your life. Life with a dog is a joyful commitment.

Woman making promises to her dog, the most important of which is to love him

A Guide to Potbellied Pigs as Pets

What is it like to have a pet pig? Here is a comprehensive guide for what to know if you're considering a potbellied pig as a pet.

a person with their hand on their pet potbellied pig

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

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

Pet Dental Care

Pet dental care is an important component of overall pet health. Find out what causes dental disease, how to prevent it, and treatment options.

Black shelter dog with crooked teeth. He has received pet dental care and has clean teeth.

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.

Bird Health: Signs of a Sick Bird, Avian Vet Care

Is my bird sick? Here are some guidelines about pet bird health, symptoms of a sick bird, and avian vet care for birds.

close-up on the face of a healthy green parrot

Bird Training: Understanding the Basics

To help our pet birds live healthy and happy lives in our environments, bird training is key. Here are some tips for how to train your bird.

person holding a parrot engaging in a bird training session

Parrot Adoption: What to Expect

Parrot adoption is a big step. Here are considerations before adopting a bird, including parrot behavior, bird care, and adopting instead of buying.

side-angle view of a green parrot who was available for adoption

Lymphoma in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment, and Prognosis

Dog lymphoma is cancer affecting white blood cells. Learn about the signs of lymphoma in dogs, the stages, treatments, and possible life expectancy of a dog with lymphoma...

Black senior dog with graying muzzle who has lymphoma sitting at someone's feet being held on a Best Friends leash

Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Learn about kidney disease in cats: signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options (including new options like renal transplant), and prognosis.

orange-and-white cat lying down