Teresa K. Traverse is an Arizona-based writer, editor, and proud mom to two long-haired Chihuahuas, Autumn and Rocket. Her work has appeared in top dog (get it?) outlets including Dogster magazine, ...

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

Sarah Mouton Dowdy writes for both pet parents and veterinary professionals and is passionate about meeting the needs of both to the benefit of all involved—especially the pets. With a master's degree ...

You're snuggled on the couch, relaxing and streaming your favorite show, and who's curled up right next to you with their head on your lap? None other than your favorite canine companion. But have you ...

Losing a cat is every pet owner's biggest fear, but microchips were made to reunite pets and owners in a simple, safe way. Sierra lives in the heart of Chicago with her boyfriend (is it safe to call ...

Tired of finding cat hair all over your house? Well, while there's not a way to prevent your cat from shedding, consistent grooming and dietary changes can help cut down on the time you spend sweeping ...

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

There are a lot of fish in the sea—but which are safe for your cat to eat and how often? Here's what you should know about mercury poisoning in cats. Janelle is a cat mum to two resident adventure ...

A harness and leash can help keep kitty safe on your outdoor adventures, but can be tricky to use. Here's how to put a harness on a cat safely so your feline friend can explore the outdoors without ...

Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her side. A huge animal lover, she’s been known to bring home lost kittens, foster puppies and ...

Sarah is a photographer, designer, and writer based in Washington, DC. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting and petting all of the dogs in her neighborhood. While our foremost founding father ...

If you are a cat parent, you may have noticed a recent uptick in reports of cats contracting bird flu in the U.S. Although the current strain of bird flu known as H5N1 is widespread in wild birds ...