For some dogs, attending a vet appointment is basically the end of the world. As soon as you pull into the vet’s office parking lot, your dog may begin whining,…

By ALYSKALHAGEN Alyson Kalhagen 10 Top Friendly Pet Bird Species 01 of 10 Budgerigar kerkla / Getty Images Enjoying popularity around the world, budgies (also known as parakeets) are some of…

When you take your pup to the vet for his annual checkup, your veterinarian will likely suggest giving him a vaccine for Lyme disease. If you’ve never heard of the…

claudia cadoni / Getty Images The daffodil (also known as narcissus, jonquil, or paper white) is the traditional harbinger of spring, right alongside tulips, which are also poisonous to cats….

By ALYSKALHAGEN Alyson Kalhagen 10 Top Pet Cockatoo Species Cockatoos are affectionate birds and are known as “velcro birds” because they love spending time with their caretakers. They are members of…

All alone, a speckled dog named Magnolia barked desperately from where she was tied behind a cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. The frightened dog needed someone to notice her. Luckily, her…

There are hiking backpacks to carry your dog in — and then there are hiking backpacks dogs can wear themselves to carry food and water. But are these dog hiking…

Allan Baxter/Getty Images Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are outgoing birds that love to interact with their flock—humans included. Some tend to bond closely with one person, and…

Whether you like spotting their colorful feathers up in the trees or enjoy waking up to the sound of birdsong, birds are some of the most lovable creatures on the…