Every day, litters of kittens show up in shelters as kind, well-intentioned people “rescue” the (seemingly) poor, defenseless little babies, in an effort to help them.

As you know, humans should visit their dentist twice a year for a dental cleaning and exam. Did you know once a year, your pet should visit the veterinarian for teeth cleaning too? Gum disease is the most common disease occurring in pets today. Plaque and tartar buildup can cause bad breath, bleeding, painful, irritated gums that affect eating and can even cause microscopic damage to the heart, liver and kidneys.

Are you kidding me? A whole day dedicated to the bane of my existence – hairballs?

Something that you should know about yours truly: I’m a lover, not a hunter. Now, this is not to say that I don’t get the occasional hankering for a green anole lizard–clammy on the outside, gooey on the inside–perfection! But, I’ve never so much as pounced on a mouse, rat or bird.

It’s spring and I’m hearing much buzz around the neighborhood about “spring cleaning.” But what about the unique cleaning needs of those who live with pets? Petco has shared with us some cleaning tips, designed for those of you who share your space (and your heart) with family members of the furry-variety. •Shedding: I don’t [...]

Houston has recently seen an alarming increase in dog bites. As a result, BARC has released some tips and suggestions for avoiding a dog bite and also how to react in the event of a dog bite.