Most dogs absolutely love riding in the car. However, traveling with dogs in your vehicle can pose a lot of safety risks. Seat belts and… Read More »Take me for a ride! How to Keep Your Dog (and YOU) Safe in the Car
Does your dog do this? If your dog sounds like he’s trying to do an impression of a goose, there’s no need to rush to… Read More »Is my dog choking? Having a seizure? No, It’s just a reverse sneeze!
Sergeant Stubby took part in 17 battles, saved his regiment from mustard gas attacks and caught a German spy during World War I. By any… Read More »Sergeant Stubby
Long gone are the days when dogs ate only scraps from our dinner tables, but who hasn’t sneaked a tasty morsel of “people food” to… Read More »Dogs and “People Food”
Wondering if your cat is happy? Nervous? Ready to rumble? Cat body-language may not be as easy to read as that of humans or dogs,… Read More »How is my cat feeling?
Many dogs get kennel cough during their lives, and though the hacking, raspy cough may sound serious, the condition itself rarely is. In fact, it… Read More »What You Need To Know About Kennel Cough
Dogs are like magnets for many children, drawing them in with squeals of delight and grasping little fingers. Nevertheless, the same gestures, sounds, and posture… Read More »Pat, Pet, Pause!
Foxtails and grass seed awns are designed to do one thing: burrow. This is how the grass spreads as the seed slowly works its way… Read More »How to Protect Your Dog During Foxtail Season
We’ve all been there: You’re out on the beach or at the dog park, and when you cheerfully call, “Spot, come!” your dog blithely ignores… Read More »10 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Come When Called
A doctor’s appointment can bring out just about anyone’s anxious side. If shots, cold exam tables, and being poked and prodded are enough to stress… Read More »How to Make Vet Visits Easier on Your Pet
For families who are prepared to offer a lifetime of safe, compassionate, and enriching pet care, adopting can be a deeply fulfilling experience for animals… Read More »7 Western Washington Animal Welfare Nonprofits to Know
While most pet advocates will vouch for the benefits of microchipping (and for good reason!), it’s important to remember that a microchip is not always… Read More »Why Your Pet Needs a Tag and License
While they’re pretty to look at, often smell good, and can serve several functional purposes for humans, many household plants can prove toxic for curious… Read More »Know What Plants to Keep Away from Your Pets
Life with roommates can bring joy or misery, and the result starts and ends with basic compatibility and conscious coexisting. This principle is no different… Read More »How to Coexist When Living in an Apartment with Pets
When temperatures start to climb, there can be little escape for those without air conditioning. This is especially true in the Seattle area — a… Read More »How to Keep Pets Cool in a Home Without Air Conditioning
Allergy season is in full swing, and many of us have been suffering the consequences, from runny noses and sneezing to watery eyes and itching.… Read More »It’s Allergy Season! How Are Pets Affected?
On the last Tuesday of every February, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its international partners host World Spay Day — a… Read More »In Honor of World Spay Day: Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Most people can’t help but smile when their dog greets them at the door, tail wagging in full force, or when their cat purrs and… Read More »How Your Pet May Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health
You’ve purchased a sweater for Great Aunt Muriel, picked out something special for your significant other, and picked up gift cards for everyone in between…… Read More »5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Furry Friend
Now that we’ve wrapped up Thanksgiving (and, consequently, the heaps of leftovers we’re bound to be reheating every day for the foreseeable future), there’s only… Read More »A Guide to Holiday Safety for Pets