Resources to help care for your pets and other animals 

Rats have a bad reputation, but they can be just as healthy, smart and charismatic as other pets. Compare them with other small pets, especially if you have kids or are pregnant.

Entertainment Dogs may dig for entertainment when they learn that roots and soil "play back." Your dog may be digging for...

Here are 13 ways you can turn your backyard into a habitat that supports wildlife.

Some pets love the hustle and bustle of Halloween, while others will find this spooky holiday a bit stressful. We recognize...

Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.

Foxes are usually no cause for alarm, but if you have backyard chickens, you'll need to protect them. Here's what to do if you see a fox in your neighborhood.

Taking simple precautions in cougar country can easily prevent dangerous conflicts, protect our pets, and help us live in harmony with majestic mountain lions.

Prevent tragedy by preparing for a disaster or emergency evacuation before it happens.

Be prepared in the event of an emergency to keep your animals safe before the next hurricane, tornado, or flood hits.

You can help wild animals survive extreme weather and disasters, especially wildfires, with just a little preparation before you evacuate.

You can help community (feral and stray) cats that live outdoors before and after a hurricane, earthquake, flood, or other disaster.

Horses and other equines require extra consideration in disaster planning.

Hundreds of pets are lost each year to heat stroke, especially those left in parked cars. Please take precautions to ensure that your dog or cat is not one of them.

How to know if your dog is healthy and which symptoms mean it’s time to see a veterinarian.