The next time you're at an outdoor event, take a look around - you just might see a Festival Sniffer Dog at work!

If you’re scratching your head wondering what the heck is papain and where or why would you even begin to look for it, the answers are easy. The natural version of papain is found in your grocery store’s produce section and you may recognize it better as papaya.

So, what exactly is a Crisis Response Dog? Let’s start with what it isn’t. It’s not a Therapy Dog, it isn’t a Service Dog, nor is it an Emotional Support Animal (ESA).

Accidents happen. And as pet parents, nobody knows that like we do. Here's how to prepare for unexpected vet bills.

With so many cat breeds out there, how can you tell if your cat is packing on the pounds or simply reflecting DNA from a distant relative that just happens to be one of those larger-sized breeds?

All dogs deserve a special treat on occasion. But with so many different treat options on the market, where do you start with choosing the best option? If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with buzzwords like “grain-free,” “all-natural,” or “limited ingredient,” you’re not alone! As companies work harder to find ways to make their treats stand out above their competitors, navigating the market becomes increasingly challenging.

Just call them Velcro dogs! Here's a list of 10 clingy dog breeds that will never want to leave your side.

If you thought that keeping your dog “heart healthy” was simply down to controlling his weight and getting in some exercise, you’d only be partially right. 

From the outside looking in, the life of your pampered indoor cat might look so sublime. But from the inside looking out, you may find yourself wondering if your cat agrees with you. You notice your cat’s been staring out the windows longingly and meowing at the door. What should you do when your cat wants to do something you don’t want to let them do? You ask the animal communicator, of course!

Life in an interspecies family can appear idyllic from the outside looking in. But it can be quite another story from the inside looking out! For instance, what do you do when your pet dogs just don’t get along? Who do you turn to for moderation, mediation, a restoration of family harmony? You ask the animal communicator, of course!

The nose knows! When it comes to super sniffers, these Top 10 Drug Detection Dogs get the job done.

Let’s face it, prey drive in our furry felines runs high. Hence all those squeaky, mouse-shaped playthings we love stashing into their arsenal of toys. I mean, how fun is it to watch your cat chase, pounce, and then carry around her “kill” while making those low, guttural sounds that announce to the world that she’s caught and conquered that annoying fluffy toy?

Do mixed breeds shed? The short answer is yes, mixed-breed dogs do shed. However, just how frequently and how heavily that fur will be wafting off your pooch and onto your floors and furnishings is going to be down to which gene pool your mixed-breed dog is drawing from.

As the pandemic has brought pet parenthood to an all-time high, a recent survey from Pets Best Insurances Services suggests that having a pet makes over 80% of pet parents happier.