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Rabbit Spay/Neuter: What to Know

Should male rabbits be neutered and female rabbits be spayed? Learn about spay/neuter for bunnies, including at what age rabbits should be spayed or neutered.

several rabbits who have been spayed or neutered sitting with their faces cuddled together

Rabbit Health Check: Signs of a Healthy Bunny

Rabbit health check: Learn the signs of a healthy bunny to look for in your own pet rabbit.

healthy black pet rabbit

Rabbit Diet: What to Feed a Pet Bunny

What is the best rabbit diet? What are safe foods to feed your pet bunny? Here's a list of safe fruits, vegetables, treats, and more.

white pet bunny eating some lettuce as part of a healthy rabbit diet

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatment and Prognosis

Read about the two types of diabetes in cats, treatment and cost, insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, and a diabetic cat’s prognosis.

Diabetic black and white senior cat

Clipping Bird Wings: What to Know About Wing Trims

Should you clip your bird's wings? Learn about the pros and cons of wing trims for pet birds.

a macaw parrot with his wings spread out

Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets

List of Christmas dangers for pets: Christmas trees, decorations, lights, gifts, raisins, onions, chocolate, alcohol; poinsettias, mistletoe; candles.

Calico kitten with holiday bows

Cat Safety

When considering cat safety, the number one question people ask is if their feline should be an indoor or outdoor cat. How can you keep your cat safe?

Woman, who is dedicated to keeping her cat safe, with her gray-and-white shorthair kitty

Cat Health Care: General Guidelines

What kind of cat health care does your feline friend need? Here's what you can do to ensure your cat lives a healthy life.

Healthy orange tabby cat looking straight ahead lying down

Signs of a Healthy Cat (and Possible Symptoms of Cat Illness)

What are signs of a healthy cat? And what are the symptoms of cat illness? Learn essential information on cat health.

Young healthy cat looking up on a multicolored blanket

Cat Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Cats

Cat dementia is cognitive dysfunction that happens to some senior cats. Find out about signs and symptoms, consulting a veterinarian, and treatment.

Older feline with cat dementia who is receiving care and treatment

Cat Declawing: Effects and Alternatives

Cat declawing is a painful procedure that can have many negative effects on a cat's well-being. Learn alternatives to having a cat declawed.

gray-and-white cat showing he is not a declawed cat by holding his paw over a ledge

Caring for Orphaned Newborn Puppies: Feeding, Socializing, and More

If you're caring for orphaned newborn puppies, here are tips for feeding, weaning, basic medical care, disease prevention, vet checkups, and socialization.

newborn puppy held by a gloved hand

A Guide to Bunny-Proofing Your Home

Bunny-proofing is important to make your home safe for a pet rabbit. Here's how to bunny-proof a home.

Woman petting three rabbits playing on a rug in her bunny-proofed home

Bought a Sick Pet Store Puppy? What to Do

Did you buy a sick puppy from a pet store? Here is what you can do, including how to file a complaint with a breed registry, contact the BBB, and more.

The face of a light tan-and-white puppy

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.

Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

Bloat in Dogs: Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)

Bloat in dogs, or gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a medical emergency. Read about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of bloated dog.

This happy brown shelter dog has received treatment for bloat and is doing well.