Pet Health & Safety
By Karen Vitale
When it comes to ensuring the health, safety, and quick return of your beloved pet should they ever go missing, the experts agree: Microchips are a no-brainer.
Animal Welfare
Kentucky’s oldest animal welfare organization, and the state’s largest pet adoption agency.
Kentucky Humane Society is Kentucky’s oldest animal welfare organization, and the state’s largest pet adoption agency, providing care for thousands of dogs, cats and horses every year.
Pet Health & Safety
By Maranda Elswick, DVM
Utter the term parvo to any pet parent, and you’ll likely see a flicker of recognition and concern. But what exactly is parvo, and how can pet parents recognize and prevent it?
Pet Behaviour
By Sarah J. Wooten
Most cats engage in purring behavior throughout their whole lives. But what exactly is the function of this vocalization, and what are cats trying to say to us when they purr? While most people think that a purring cat is a happy cat, it turns out that cats use purrs to signify a variety of emotional states, not just happiness. There’s even some evidence that cats may even heal themselves with purring. This article details everything we currently know about the cat purr and how to understand purring behavior in your cat.
Pet Health & Safety
Helpful guide to insurance information every pet parent should know.
As pet parents, keeping our pets healthy is a top priority. Unfortunately, pet healthcare costs can really add up over time, especially when unforeseen illnesses or accidents crop up. Pet insurance can help keep some of those costs down. And that’s a vital pro tip for pet parents to keep in mind, especially since emergency vet bills can easily cost between $500 to $1,000 or more.
Pet Behaviour
By: Tonya Wilhelm
Rescue dogs take time to adapt to their new homes, and while you may want to bond immediately, dogs have different needs from humans to feel safe. Our tips on how to best bond with your dog will help guide the way for this new relationship.
Animal Welfare
By: Karen Vitale
24PetWatch points the shelter spotlight on the Wisconsin Humane Society, where animals and their new adoptive families are paired based on personality and fit.
Pet Health & Safety
By: Karen Vitale
Maintaining your pet’s microchip will keep your pet’s information updated and ensure records are accurate in case emergency hits. Learn how to do this with 24PetWatch and keep your pets protected, no matter where they are in the United States.
Pet Health & Safety
By: Kristen Levine
Get pet toy recommendations for both dogs and cats from the animal welfare experts at 24PetWatch. Whether your dog or cat is a chewer, we’ve rallied up some popular picks to make the next trip to the pet store a bit less daunting.
Pet Health & Safety
By: Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM
Spot urinary tract infections in your cat quickly and easily with this checklist of symptoms and preventative steps, exclusively from 24PetWatch.