Care & Safety

Mon, Nov 19 | By Charlotte Reed | 1

Essential products to keep your pet safe and healthy all season long. Humans and pets alike love the fall -- with its cooler temperatures and falling leaves. But the season can affect our pets in different ways. We've rounded up some ess… more ›

Sat, Nov 10 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Products to keep your pet warm and safe all season long. As pets and humans alike head into the wintry season, snow and sleet are already falling in some areas of the country. So what if your pet needs a comfy bed or cozy coat to stay wa… more ›

Sun, Nov 4 | By Charlotte Reed | 3

Cost-saving strategies for maintaining good pet health. With the National Pet Health and Wellness Month occurring recently, now is an ideal time to check out ways to save costs on veterinary, drug, insurance, diet, and grooming choices.<… more ›

Mon, Oct 29 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

How to keep your pet safe in the event of hurricane evacuations. Recent weather events have called attention to the need for pet owners to have a pet emergency plan in place. As evacuations continue up and down the East Coast for Hurricane Sand… more ›

Thu, Oct 25 | By Amy Lieberman | 2

Get the facts on canine flu vaccines. As the cold weather begins to blow in, it brings flu season with it. Influenza can affect dogs the same way it hits people - with fever, runny noses, lethargy, aches and pains - leaving your pet bewildered … more ›

Thu, Oct 18 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

Initiative gradually picks up more advocates for animal health. Wednesday, October 10 marked the seventh annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day in the United States, where last year an estimated 54 percent of cats and dogs were consid… more ›

Tue, Oct 16 | By Amy Lieberman

How to celebrate a fun, harmless Howl-o-Ween with your pets. Halloween celebrations are kicking into full swing soon, but the festivities may not be as fun for pets as they are for children, teenagers and adults alike. Pets are not likel… more ›

Wed, Oct 10 | By Amy Lieberman | 5

How to ward off feline-carried diseases in people and other pets. Toxoplasma gandii, a parasite carried by cats that can be passed on to humans, is something that veterinarians have been seeing for years, says Erick Mears, DVM, medical d… more ›

Mon, Sep 24 | By Gabrielle Jonas | 1

Get the facts on raw diets for your dog or cat. As pet owners reeled from the melamine contamination of some commercial brands of pet foods in 2007, many switched to a raw diet for their dogs or cats. But did those pet owners jump out of… more ›

Sat, Sep 15 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Breeder's Choice Pet Foods issues alert for selected AvoDerm dog formulas. After a recall by a major pet food manufacturer due to potential salmonella contamination, BluePearl Veterinary Partners is recommending that pet owners keep a close wat… more ›