Your first reaction to discovering a litter of young puppies or kittens with no mama can be heartbreaking. However, before taking action, it’s important to assess the situation. If you come across a litter of puppies or kittens that have clearly been dumped by an irresponsible pet owner, be sure to contact your local shelter… Read More

Ever feel like your cat is trying to tell you something? There are a number of ways your cat communicates to you (some cat owners might argue that 90% of those are to ask for food), and at first, interpreting what your cat is trying to say might feel like trying to solve a puzzle…. Read More

Now that many of us are working from home full time instead of going into the office, we no longer have to put up with the smelly communal microwave (unless it’s our own food, of course). However, being home with a pet all day means a different type of distraction throughout the day, and some… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Chunk, Harvey, Hero and Pippin. Meet Chunk! Name: Chunk Breed:  Pit Bull Terrier Age/Gender/Size:… Read More

Do you know what foods are poisonous to pets? Though some may be common knowledge, others just might surprise you. Test your knowledge with this quiz and see if you learn something new!… Read More

Diagnosis: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) Total claims: $664 | Healthy Paws reimbursed: $597 Policy option: $250 yearly deductible | 90 percent Ragnar is a 3-year-old male French Bulldog, who pet parent Adrian said is funny and unusually athletic for a Frenchie. “If he’s not sleeping, he wants to play, or is following me around to help me with… Read More

National Pet Day is April 11, and though you can’t throw a party with all your pet’s favorite friends (both two- and four-legged) this year because of responsible social distancing, you can celebrate them at home. Throw a safe, socially distanced Pet Day celebration by putting on your pet’s party hat, giving them love and… Read More

When it comes to pup parenting, there’s a lot of things out of our hands. Fortunately, one thing we can control is what goes into their bowls every day. Taking the reins on your dog’s diet can mean more than just filling their bellies and can be a form of preventive care for dogs of… Read More

Many pet parents responded with concern when it was reported this week that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo had tested positive for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. If a tiger can catch it, what about our household pets, they wondered? And could I catch coronavirus from my pet? Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, is… Read More

With the spread of COVID-19, and the resulting closure of many pet shelters and rescues, these organizations are relying more on people to foster a dog or cat during this trying time. Pet rescue organizations are facing a shortage of volunteers as people hunker down and self-quarantine due to the Coronavirus. Most shelters in quarantine… Read More

As you think about filing your 2019 federal taxes – the deadline has been extended to July 15 because of the Coronavirus outbreak – you may be wondering if you can claim your pet as a dependent or if any other pet expenses can be deducted. No, you can’t declare your cat or dog or… Read More