Sarah Mouton Dowdy writes for both pet parents and veterinary professionals and is passionate about meeting the needs of both to the benefit of all involved—especially the pets. With a master's degree ...

Dog training, such as teaching your dog to respond to simple cues, will make both of your lives easier. Not only does positive reinforcement training teach your dog good etiquette and manners, but it ...

Samantha Thorpe is a lifetime pet-lover (dogs, cats, hamsters, and bunnies). Right now she's getting her steps in by taking her foxhound-beagle, Zippy, on long walks. Zippy is also Samantha's favorite ...

Day 1 of the 149th Annual Westminster Dog Show did not disappoint—hundreds of dogs across four different breed groups strutted their stuff on Monday in hopes of keeping their Best in Show dreams alive ...

Devoted and sweet, the friendliest cat breeds love to be at your side. Learn about the 10 friendliest cat breeds—many of which are also the friendliest cat breeds with dogs. Kate Silver is a writer ...

Sarah is a photographer, designer, and writer based in Washington, DC. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting and petting all of the dogs in her neighborhood. Washington owned a number of black ...

Figuring out what your dog should be eating isn't easy, given how many dog foods are on the market these days. Also not easy? Knowing where to go for advice about your dog's food. Your veterinarian is ...

Not all dogs that roam are lost, but there are things you can do to help a dog find their way back home. Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is ...

After loving 19 cats, 11 dogs, and a canary, Tracey married someone allergic to all those creatures. Thankfully, she receives oodles of animal goodness sharing stories on Daily Paws! When not ...

If you are a cat parent, you may have noticed a recent uptick in reports of cats contracting bird flu in the U.S. Although the current strain of bird flu known as H5N1 is widespread in wild birds ...

The popular flea and tick prevention collars have been linked to the deaths of nearly 1,700 pets. Here's what you should do if your pet wears one. Austin is Daily Paws' associate editor. He loves his ...

Positive reinforcement is the best way to teach dogs new behaviors or change old habits. Learn what makes this dog training method so great and how to get started. Kristi Valentini writes health and ...