In the Pilots N Paws program, pets from overwhelmed kill shelters hitch a flight to communities where they will be adopted.

Human medications, plants such as lilies, insecticides, household cleaners and glow sticks or jewelry are all poisonous to cats. Keep these dangers away from cats!

This summer is expected to be a bad tick season. Burning one with a match or freezing it off are not safe removal techniques. Use these foolproof methods instead.

Henry loves fetching his tennis ball and playing tug with his stuffed animals. About 6 years old, the Shih Tzu mix likely has many good years left.In a way, that worries his owner.Fern Edson adopted

By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus for Vetstreet May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it isn't just humans who need to be concerned about the pitfalls of too much sun exposure.

The Dog Food Advisor's unbiased dog food reviews and dog food ratings searchable by brand or star rating. Find the best dry, canned or raw food for your dog.

There are several medical reasons to keep your cats indoors; for example, the average outdoor cat lives 2 years, while indoor cats live to a more geriatric age.

Try this one-two-three punch to eradicate fleas from your—and your cat’s—life.

Here are four ways to help your cat stay occupied while you’re gone; after all -- he can't nap all day long!

The Pet Parents' Action Group:

· Brings together an international community of people to act as a watchdog for the poorly legislated multi-billion pet products industry.

· Comprises pet owners and veterinarians from around the world who join together in strength to take practical, positive action to protect the wellbeing of pets.

· Expands awareness and understanding of the multi-billion international pet products industry, and the harm that is being done to pets.

. Raises awareness within the pet owning community to effect positive change on behalf of our pets.

When you foster a dog, you don't have to commit to keeping the dog forever, and you're doing an act of kindness.

Holistic veterinarians agree that symptoms of vaccine-induced diseases can occur any time during the life of our cats. In addition, the following known long-term risks are associated with one or more feline vaccines.

A veterinarian shares his tips on how to calm your pet's fears during office visits.

By Celeste Yarnall, PhD What about vaccinations for our cats - how bad can it be? There’s so much we do to and for our cats today that is accepted in the

Use these tips for a naturally healthy pet.

As we baby boomers incorporate anti-aging protocols, such as organic foods, exercise, and nutritional supplements into our own health regimes, we can also examine the best of these principles and adapt them in a way that is safe and appropriate for our companion cats.

Here are Dr. Becker’s recommendations of stress relieving calming pet products.

Will my pet gain weight? Will my male dog feel less manly? Learn the answers to the most common spaying and neutering myths.

Ice covered sidewalks, chemicals on pavement - they can be hazardous to humans and pets. Keep yourself & your dog or cat safe this winter with these tips

Worst and Best States for Animals

An in-depth look into the world of commercial pet food; a multi-million dollar industry that contributes to animal cruelty and to the decline in our pet's health.

Before you start taking out the decorations, take a few minutes to consider how their placement will affect your pets.

While there are differences in the viruses that infect humans versus dogs, the symptoms are basically the same: sneezing, coughing, stuffy nose, watery eyes.

Diabetes is a growing epidemic amongst pets. Here's a list of warning signs to spot in our dogs and cats.

Veterinary Practice News runs They Ate What?, a contest where vets send X-rays and descriptions of the craziest things their patients have swallowed.

Cats seem to spend half their lives grooming (and the other half napping). Watch a cat in the act of grooming, and you'll see how he's treating himself to a bath and massage, as well as gauging his body's comfort level. What are the secrets to a cat's grooming success?

Cancer is the number one disease-related killer of dogs and cats. If a pet begins to exhibit these symptoms see your veterinarian immediately.

Your dog or cat may be curious about the pumpkins sitting on your front porch. It's already Halloween, and your pumpkin may be beautifully carved, but might

A sneezing kitty is pure saccharine. So what could be wrong with an achoo (or two) when it's so adorably sweet? Plenty.

With proper supervision, patience and consistency, you too can train your cat to walk on a leash.

A vet dispels myths about food allergies in dogs and the truths behind them.

When your cat starts shunning its litter box in favor of other places throughout your home, it is definitely not something you want to become a habit.

I am often asked a very important question: How can I help my dog to live a longer and healthier life? As Hippocrates said so eloquently, Let thy food be thy medicine”

The way you've always determined your pet's age is probably wrong!

Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved.

The cost of owning a cat should be seriously taken into consideration before a kitten is adopted. Pet owners need to be prepared to handle the yearly costs of their pet, increasing health costs of their aging cat, and the cost of any emergencies or health problems that may arise.

As communities grow and expand, wild animals are losing their natural habitat and are becoming acclimated to urban and suburban surroundings.

Pet owners in the path of Hurricane Irene — or who are at risk of facing any natural disaster — need to be prepared for their pets as well as themselves.

Good oral hygiene linked to overall pet health

Cats spend a good deal of their waking hours grooming themselves. But cats can benefit from a little human help every now and then.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), which are both from the retrovirus family, are fatal cat diseases you must watch out for.

Why do cats keep you up at night and what can you do about it?

But there are many ways in which pets provide vital assistance, note just guide dogs. Here are other ways pets help humans.

If your dog ever spent any time in a shelter, there's a good chance he or she may harbor this potentially life-threatening parasite. Capable of living, multiplying, and feasting for years, these 3-inch long worms can cover the wall of your dog's colon from beginning to end.