Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

Don’t let heartworm stand between you and your best friend. Stop transmission when possible, recognize the symptoms, and schedule treatment with a vet.

Pets get into everything and, like babies, tend to explore the world with their mouths. Make sure they stay safe by checking...

Dog breeds with flat faces like pugs and French bulldogs unfortunately suffer from poor breeding practices that cause health concerns.

Should you travel with your dog or cat, or find a pet sitter? Tips for how to decide and how to keep your pet safe if you take them along in a car, airplane, ship or train.

Learn how to keep your dog in your yard or at home so they don't get lost, get hurt, contribute to pet overpopulation, or end up causing costly damage.

Dogs peeing in unwanted spots can stress any pet owner. But you can teach your pup not to pee in the house, on your garden or even on your neighbor's lawn.

Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae in ponds and lakes, and be alert to the signs of cyanobacteria poisoning.

Have you seen chained dogs in your neighborhood and wondered what to do? Here are some common questions about chaining and tethering, and how you can help.

The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.