Can owning a pet help you live longer?

Pets decrease our blood pressure, our cholesterol and reduce heart disease. And that's not all. Find out how dogs are even able to anticipate their owners' seizures and sniff for cancer.

How Housebreaking Your Pet Works

Learn how elimination works in the wild and why some animals are easier to housebreak than others.

How Pet Microchipping Works

Pet microchips are supposed to ensure recovery of your lost animal. But these chips have received as much opposition as they have praise. Find out when the devices work and when they fail.

How Pet Psychics Work

According to most pet psychics, you communicate with your pets telepathically all the time, without even knowing it. Learn about the controversies associated with animal communication.

How Petfinder.com Works

Take the legwork out of your pet search! Learn how Petfinder.com got started, how shelters and rescue groups use it and how you can find a new member for your family on the site.

How Underground Pet Fences Work

Want to keep your dog out of the neighbor's yard but feeling guilty pulling out a leash? You might consider an underground or wireless pet fence. Learn how these fascinating systems work and why this specialized fencing industry is booming.

6 Pets that Traveled Long Distances to Get Home

How lost dogs and cats find their way home is a mystery. The pets listed here each traveled great distances and reunited with their owners hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away. Read about 6 pets that traveled long distances to get home to their owners.

Bird-Care Tips

There are myriad birds that make good pets. In fact, birds are among the most popular house pets. But you must take care when choosing a pet bird and bringing it into your home.

Uses for Baking Soda: Pet Care

Baking soda is nontoxic and, therefore, safe for use around pets. You can control odors and clean up accidents that are a natural part of pets. Learn more about using baking soda for pet care.

Uses for Salt: Pet Care

Salt can help you care for your household pets. Salt has many uses, from combating a flea infestation in your home to removing fishbowl deposits. Learn the diverse roles of salt for pet care.

Uses for Vinegar: Pet and Animal Care

Vinegar is a mainstay when it comes to caring for pets and other animals. A variety of animals can benefit from a splash of vinegar. Learn how vinegar can be used for pet and animal care.