What is cat stomatitis? Stomatitis in cats is a feline dental disease. It results in inflammation of the mucosal tissues...
Cat Declawing: The Price of Convenience

Considering whether to declaw your cat or not? The declawing of cats is still routinely performed in this country, even...
Moving with Cats or Dogs

One of the most common reasons that people give up a pet is because they are moving, and they...
Dog Scared of Loud Noises

Some dogs have a fear of loud sounds, such as thunder, firecrackers, and cap guns. Often, a dog will try...
12 Ways to Save Dogs and Cats in Shelters

Saving the life of a dog or cat is easier than you think. “You can do it!” Every...
Counteracting Pit Bull Stereotypes
By Ledy VanKavage, Esq., senior legislative attorney, Best Friends Animal Society We all want safe and humane communities. Scientific studies...
National Change a Pets Life Day

January 24th is Change A Pet’s Life Day, a day meant to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and...
Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Separation Anxiety in Dogs By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant What is separation anxiety in dogs? It is...
Pet Fostering Q&A

What’s a pet foster parent? By being a pet foster parent, you provide a temporary home for an animal prior...
FIV in Cats FAQs: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

What is FIV? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV typically causes a weakening of the cat’s immune system. It...