If you value your health, you likely visit your primary care provider at least once a year for what you might call a wellness exam, a physical, or a check-up.

While birds may lack the mammalian charisma of dogs and cats, they are fascinating creatures in their own right. Birds are ubiquitous today, but their history as the most direct living descendants of the dinosaurs sets them apart as one of nature's most powerful success stories.

Since 2006, the ASPCA officially recognizes April as the month for raising awareness of animal cruelty and the need to put an end to it. The organization’s founder launched the ASPCA in April of 1866 after witnessing a driver beating a workhorse during a U.S. diplomatic trip to Russia.

April is known as Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Because dogs frequently spend time outside, it is easy for them to run across ticks, which are known for spreading Lyme disease.

Having a pet can fill your life with joy, meaning, and happiness. While pet owners love their furry friends, many might hesitate to adopt a pet that already has different needs or is otherwise specially-abled.

One of the most unusual and loving creatures on the planet is the domestic cat. Although cats are affectionate, cat owners understand that the animal’s love is more subtle and difficult to measure than a canine.

Your dog deserves the best, including the best dental care. National Fresh Breath Day, which is August 6, is the perfect time to highlight that important topic.

January 5 is National Bird Day! Here are three ways you can appreciate and assist these beautiful and fascinating creatures. 

July 1st is National ID Your Pet Day. This important day is a time for all pet owners to make sure that their pet’s identification information is current.

Hug Your Cat Day is June 4, so you may want to prepare your feline family member for the extra attention it will receive.