JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, is a veterinarian and medical writer in Atlanta, Ga. She is the founder and owner of JPen Communications, a medical communications company that specializes in educating pet ...

Dog mange is caused by two types of microscopic mites, one of which is highly contagious. Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her ...

Apartment dwellers have options—and not all are teeny tiny pups. Here are some breeds to consider if your home is a small space with neighbors nearby.

Writer and editor Brendan Howard has written on pet and veterinary topics for more than 13 years. He grew up with indoor and outdoor cats in Southern California, but now lives catless in Kansas. He ...

Confident, courageous, intelligent, and gentle—it's no wonder German shepherds are considered one of the most popular dog breeds in America. These large dogs are steadfastly loyal and protective of ...

The Yorkie-poo, also known as yorkipoo or Yorkie poo, is a sassy, smart designer crossbreed. The pairing of a Yorkshire terrier with a toy or miniature poodle results in a vibrant, energetic companion ...

Part of the allure of our fastidious feline friends is how they retain an air of mystery. Heck, if it wasn't for monitoring them on pet cameras, we'd never know what they were doing half the time. So ...

Your veterinarian says your dog is going to need sedation or anesthesia for a procedure. What exactly does this mean? Dog anesthesia can sound a bit scary at first, but it's often necessary and the ...

Build a scratching post that doubles as a window seat where your favorite feline can watch the birds or catch a catnap. A woodworker since his teens, Robert Wilson has built projects ranging from ...

We all know how painful kidney stones can be for us humans, but they can cause just as many problems for your dogs, too. The small deposits of minerals can break off and cause a great deal of pain for ...

Chihuahuas come in a tiny package but have big personalities they're not afraid to flaunt. While they are a charming breed, "Chis" (as owners affectionately call them) have a tendency to be a bit ...

When you have a litter of kittens, you can't help but be amazed by all the changes they experience in such a short amount of time. At first, they only seem to nurse and nap, and peer at you with a ...