If you have a cat or dog, you probably have cans or bags of pet food laying around the house. But have you put much thought into how you store that food? Many pet owners don’t, and it could be dangerous for your pets.

Dry air is a difficult thing to contend with. Whether due to your home’s climate or the changing of the seasons, reduced humidity can cause a range of challenges, including dry skin, sleep trouble and breathing problems. To help alleviate these issues for both humans and pets, you might consider using a humidifier.

As the weather starts to cool off and the leaves on the trees change colors, you’re likely getting ready to do some of your favorite fall activities. If you have a furry friend—or a few—at home, don’t be afraid to bring them along! There are tons of fun fall activities both cats and dogs can enjoy to help make the season even more festive.

While eczema is extremely common in humans, it is also capable of affecting pets. However, most vets will refer to the condition by the name of “atopic dermatitis.”

One problem many cat owners are used to hearing about is excessive weight gain in their furry friends, largely due to overfeeding. But on the flip side, unexplained weight loss can be just as big of a problem. If your kitty is losing weight without being on a diet, it’s usually a sign of an underlying health issue.

The world of prescription medication for pets is complex and often misunderstood. Some pet parents might believe prescription medications are harmful to pets, while others may think they’re the only way to treat health ailments. Truthfully, medications can both be lifesaving and come with side effects that you should be aware of.

Most people are familiar with the idea of a happy cat positioned in front of a bowl of milk, lapping it up greedily. Despite this idea’s popularity, it’s one that is quite dangerous to cats around the world, because cats and milk are not a good combination.

Just like with humans, we expect our furry friends to slow down a little as they age. One of the most common contributing factors to our pets’ reduced activity in their senior years is osteoarthritis—a degenerative disease of the joints. But what about younger pets who appear to be experiencing mobility issues?

If you’re dealing with jet lag, insomnia or anxiety that’s interfering with your sleep, you might take a melatonin supplement to help regulate your sleep cycle. But did you know that melatonin can have a similar benefit for pets?