Pets
Puddles and mud can stay risky for dogs weeks after floodwaters recede
12 hours ago
Flood water, mud and puddles can carry bacteria long after storms. Here's how to protect your dog.
Which dogs can handle winter cold and which need to come inside?
2 days ago
Coat type and body size matter most. See how huskies, labs, French bulldogs and other breeds handle freezing weather.
Stray puppies rescued in Madera, California, right before rain
October 29, 2026, 1:42 pm EDT
Animal control officers in Madera, California, climbed through thick brush to rescue a litter of stray puppies from their den before rain moved in. But their mom wasn't so easy to catch. Watch this video to see how they were reunited.
Puppies saved before rain
October 29, 2026, 12:55 pm EDT
Puppies saved before rain
Fall back with your pet: Reset their clock to make time change easier
October 28, 2026, 8:02 am EDT
Clocks fall back on Sunday, Nov. 1. We know it's coming, but our pets may need a little help from us.
Time change and pets: Fall back in lockstep with your dog or cat
October 28, 2026, 5:59 am EDT
When clocks fall back on Nov. 1, your schedule resets instantly, but your pet's internal clock doesn't, so the week before is the time to shift feeding, walks and bedtime together. horizontalrule (MORE TIPS: How to adjust the time of feedings, walks and bedtime )
Cold weather tolerance in dogs: size, coat, acclimatization all matter
October 23, 2026, 6:39 am EDT
You may think your big dog can handle cold weather better than a chihuahua, but size isn’t everything when it comes to cold weather tolerance. There are other important factors to consider like coat type and body fat content, meaning whether your dog has an extra layer of insulation or not.
Can dogs get frostbite? Here are signs to watch for and what to do
October 23, 2026, 6:17 am EDT
Dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather, even with a fur coat, and the risk climbs near freezing. Here are the warning signs, how to protect your dog’s paws, and why you should never use a heating pad or hair dryer on frostbite.
Your dog's ability to withstand cold depends on more than just size
October 23, 2026, 5:28 am EDT
You may have heard that smaller dogs are more susceptible to cold weather, but that doesn't mean big dogs are immune.
Can dogs get frostbite? Here are ways to protect them from the cold
October 23, 2026, 5:13 am EDT
Our pets can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite, just like humans. Here are helpful ways to protect them this winter.