Dog & Cat Articles with Advice from Our Experts

When it comes to being stuck inside, there’s no doubt that pets can make the time at home feel a whole lot more enjoyable.

Pets are members of our families, and the bond we share with them is one we also want to nurture in our children.

When the whole family is cooped up inside for extended periods, you may find it difficult to come up with new activities for your family and pets.

Your dog has a different life span than humans do, so it can be quite difficult to know exactly when your dog has entered a new stage in their life as a “senior” dog. However, it is important to pay attention to signs of ageing as this life stage can bring on the risk of age-related health challenges and opens up new opportunities for you to optimize your dog’s nutrition. Read on to learn at what age dogs are typically considered a senior and how to recognize signs of ageing in your pet.

When dogs reach the age of seven or older, they may slow down, sleep more, play less and show other external signs of ageing. However, exercise, mental stimulation and proper nutrition can help avoid some physical and cognitive changes that come along with age. Read on for expert tips on how to keep your senior dog active and healthy.

While there are some visible signs of ageing that occur in older dogs, there are also changes occurring internally. As your dog reaches the senior stage of their life, their bodies and digestion start to change and their immune system may need some extra support. To give the best to your furry friend, you may want to consider switching them to a dog food for senior dogs. Read on for some advice on when to feed senior dog food and to find out what makes senior dog food different from adult dog food.

Training a small dog is no different than training larger breeds and you might be surprised by how much your small dog is capable of learning. Learn how to train a small dog with these simple training tips.

Regular exercise is one of the best ways to help your dog maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. Plus, it’s a great way for both of you to spend time together and strengthen your bond.

While every dog has unique needs, some dogs can benefit from foods specially formulated for their breed size. If you have a toy dog or a small dog, you may be interested in feeding him a dog food for small breeds.

Whether you're a new cat owner or a lifelong feline keeper, you may have occasionally wondered how much food is appropriate for your cat or whether to opt for dry or wet food. There are certainly many schools of thought on these topics, and your vet may have their own recommendations. Find out everything you need to know, including how much food is a sufficient amount for your kitty and whether dry or wet food is best with Purina Canada's cat feeding guide.

It may start with your dog seeming on edge for a few hours. They aren't settling in and napping like they usually do, and they might be startling at every sudden noise or movement. Then, you start to hear the distant rumblings of thunder, and you notice your dog's anxiety gets more intense.

Whether your dog's bark sounds more like a squeak or is loud enough to make the mailman run the other way, all dogs bark to some extent. How much your dog barks depends heavily on breed, personality and training, but the answer to "Why do dogs bark?" is a little more complicated.