A few months ago, I wrote an article for Make It Better about how much my Maltese-Shiatsu Jefe hates my husband Dan.

While the Palkovics were on vacation in Florida, their dog Patch escaped from a relative's yard.

If your pooch is recuperating from surgery or struggling to lose weight, you may want to dog paddle your way to a canine hydrotherapy center.

As we move into fall and cooler weather, do not forget to continue to protect your pets against fleas, ticks and heartworm disease.

Summertime equals enjoying time outside, and our pets enjoy the outdoors as much as we do!

Take 21 acres of open land, add a pool, ponds and a couple hundred happy, leash-free dogs, and you have Pawgust Fest.

What to do when your dog hates your husband?

As we landscape our yards in this summer weather, it is important to consider our pets.

As the weather heats up, make sure your pets can withstand the heat!

The idea of a puppy or kitten is enough to melt your heart, but when it comes to actually bringing a new pet into your home, sometimes an older pet makes more sense.

The National Mutt Census suggests that 53 percent of all pet dogs in the U.S. are mixed breeds.

While some homeless dogs and cats eventually find caring families, there are many who do not get adopted right away.

It’s that glorious time of year again where the leaves return to the trees, the sun comes out and we can shed our winter coats!

Of the cats she sees at Riser Animal Hospital in Skokie, Dr. Ingrid Baksys estimates 50 to 60 percent are declawed.

Diane Sparks of Park Ridge admits that her golden retriever Wrigley is about 15 pounds overweight.

In the holiday season, it is easy to indulge, and our pets are no exception.

With Spring Break quickly approaching, now is the best time to prepare your pets if you will be traveling.

Diane Hamilton Photography is conducting an “Exotic Pet Model Search” from now until April 30 in which the pet owner will get a free mini-session for their pet (not a dog or cat) and one owner.

When it comes to dog barking, Bark Busters trainer Mary Garrison says pet owners have their own preferences.

For some families, having a dog or cat simply isn’t feasible, but some children just want to have a pet.

Periodontal disease is the most prevalent disease among dogs and cats.