These 10 houseplants are safe for your pet

Pets are affecting their owners' home choices, whether it's the neighborhood they choose, the home they buy or rent, or how they decorate the space.

If your puppy or kitten gets sick or injured, an unexpected medical bill can derail your budget. For more Americans, pet insurance gives peace of mind.

Valentine's Day can be a time of increased pet medical problems because of flowers, chocolate and other items that can be hazardous to your dog or cat.

Pet turtles and frogs need the right food to ensure a complete, healthy diet. Here's what to know about feeding your aquatic reptile or amphibian.

Are squirrelly squirrels causing major problems at your bird feeder? Here's what to do about it, plus other tips about dealing with rats and crows.

The Federation Internationale Feline has banned Russian cats from competition until at least June because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Maryland House voted to ban declawing of cats unless needed for a therapeutic purpose — another step toward being the 2nd state with such a ban.

If you have a green thumb and a pet, you’ll want to make sure that the garden plants and materials you choose are safe. Here's what to know.

Thanks to a little black cat who almost lost his life in an attack in Philadelphia, other injured animals will have a better chance to live theirs.

A 2½-year-old Belgian Malinois named Eva, a dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack in California last month, has died.

A pet cat named Rowdy that's been dodging airport personnel and animal experts in Boston since escaping three weeks ago has finally been caught.

"He's famous in the neighborhood." A large pet tortoise named Tyrion is a must-see sight in one Kansas City neighborhood.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about 40,000 pets in the U.S. die in home fires each year, mostly due to smoke inhalation.

If your cat is kicking litter everywhere, here are a few tips to try.

Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. But there are things that can be done to ease, slow or even stave off dogs' cognitive decline.

Your cat loves to be outside but may be killing innocent birds. A catio can help. It's just what it sounds like: a cat version of a screened-in porch.

With more than 1,000 followers on Instagram, Porkchop the therapy pig is saving the day for schools and nursing homes in need.

We all love our pets, but caring for them is getting much more expensive. Inflation has swollen the cost of an animal's visit to the doctor.

Dog people like to smugly point out dogs’ long history as humankind’s best friend. But research shows cats’ reputation as an aloof pet is undeserved.

Many people think they’re allergic to cat hair, but that’s not entirely the case.

Cat owners can't get enough of two pet names, and they now rank as the most popular in the United States.

Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during the holidays.