Be prepared for cold weather.   Short and long-haired dogs with one layered coats need to have a sweater or blanket to keep warm outside. Examples: Yorkies, Shih-Tzu   Double and triple-coated dogs need to have mats in their hair removed for better...

When it's hot outside, animals may need special care.     Make sure there is always plenty of water available for your animals. Secure their  bowls and buckets so they cannot be spilled. Your pets pant and can become dehydrated easily.   Provide shade...

Spaying/neutering your pet just makes sense.  But not everyone sees it that way. Here are some tips on effective persuasion by Faith Maloney, Director of Animal Care at Best Friends magazine.   One of the most frequent questions I'm asked is how to persuade...