Pets & Animals Editorial Team

Pets & Animals Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

At-Home Dog Grooming: Building a Routine That Works

At-Home Dog Grooming: Building a Routine That Works

Before You Adopt: Questions Worth Asking Yourself First

Before You Adopt: Questions Worth Asking Yourself First

Bringing a Dog Home for the First Time

Bringing a Dog Home for the First Time

Common Dog Health Myths That Vets Hear All the Time

Common Dog Health Myths That Vets Hear All the Time

Dog Nutrition Across Life Stages: Puppy, Adult, and Senior

Dog Nutrition Across Life Stages: Puppy, Adult, and Senior

Dry Kibble vs. Wet Food: Understanding the Real Differences

Dry Kibble vs. Wet Food: Understanding the Real Differences

Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs — and Why They're Dangerous

Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs — and Why They're Dangerous

Indoor vs. Outdoor Dogs: What the Distinction Really Means

Indoor vs. Outdoor Dogs: What the Distinction Really Means

Puppy Vaccinations: What Shots Are Given and When

Puppy Vaccinations: What Shots Are Given and When

Reading a Dog Food Label Without Getting Lost

Reading a Dog Food Label Without Getting Lost

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: What It Is and What Tends to Help

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: What It Is and What Tends to Help

Signs Your Dog May Be in Pain

Signs Your Dog May Be in Pain

Spaying and Neutering: What Dog Owners Are Commonly Told vs. What Research Shows

Spaying and Neutering: What Dog Owners Are Commonly Told vs. What Research Shows

The Case for Crate Training — and How to Do It Humanely

The Case for Crate Training — and How to Do It Humanely

What Your Dog's Body Language Is Actually Telling You

What Your Dog's Body Language Is Actually Telling You

Why Dogs Pull on the Leash — and What Actually Helps

Why Dogs Pull on the Leash — and What Actually Helps

Bringing a Cat Home for the First Time

Bringing a Cat Home for the First Time

Cat Vaccination Schedule: What Each Shot Covers and When It's Due

Cat Vaccination Schedule: What Each Shot Covers and When It's Due

Getting a Kitten vs. Adopting an Adult Cat

Getting a Kitten vs. Adopting an Adult Cat

Grooming Routines That Keep Cats Comfortable Year-Round

Grooming Routines That Keep Cats Comfortable Year-Round

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats: What Life Expectancy and Health Data Actually Show

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats: What Life Expectancy and Health Data Actually Show

Introducing a Second Cat Into Your Home

Introducing a Second Cat Into Your Home

New Cat Owner Readiness Checklist

New Cat Owner Readiness Checklist

Reading a Cat Food Label Without Getting Lost

Reading a Cat Food Label Without Getting Lost

Setting Up a Litter Box Your Cat Will Actually Use

Setting Up a Litter Box Your Cat Will Actually Use

Spaying and Neutering: What the Procedure Involves and Why Timing Matters

Spaying and Neutering: What the Procedure Involves and Why Timing Matters

The Truth Behind Nine Popular Cat Health Myths

The Truth Behind Nine Popular Cat Health Myths

Things New Cat Owners Commonly Misunderstand About Feeding

Things New Cat Owners Commonly Misunderstand About Feeding

Warning Signs That Mean a Vet Visit Shouldn't Wait

Warning Signs That Mean a Vet Visit Shouldn't Wait

Wet Food vs. Dry Kibble for Cats

Wet Food vs. Dry Kibble for Cats

What Cats Really Need to Stay Mentally Stimulated

What Cats Really Need to Stay Mentally Stimulated

Why Cats Do That: Decoding Common Feline Behaviors

Why Cats Do That: Decoding Common Feline Behaviors

Bringing a Small Pet Home: A Preparation Checklist

Bringing a Small Pet Home: A Preparation Checklist

Choosing Between a Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil, or Rabbit as a First Pet

Choosing Between a Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil, or Rabbit as a First Pet

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for a Pet Bird

Everything You Need to Know About Caring for a Pet Bird

Gerbil vs. Hamster: How These Two Pocket Pets Actually Differ

Gerbil vs. Hamster: How These Two Pocket Pets Actually Differ

Guinea Pig or Rabbit: Choosing the Right Small Pet for Your Household

Guinea Pig or Rabbit: Choosing the Right Small Pet for Your Household

Handling Small Pets Safely: Building Trust Without Causing Stress

Handling Small Pets Safely: Building Trust Without Causing Stress

How to Read Your Rabbit's Body Language

How to Read Your Rabbit's Body Language

Indoor Birds: A Practical Look at Life With a Pet Parrot or Cockatiel

Indoor Birds: A Practical Look at Life With a Pet Parrot or Cockatiel

Rabbit Care From Day One: What New Owners Need to Know

Rabbit Care From Day One: What New Owners Need to Know

Setting Up a Bird Cage Your Parrot or Budgie Will Actually Thrive In

Setting Up a Bird Cage Your Parrot or Budgie Will Actually Thrive In

Small Pet Enrichment: Keeping Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Rodents Mentally Active

Small Pet Enrichment: Keeping Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Rodents Mentally Active

The Truth About Guinea Pig Loneliness — and Other Myths About Small Pets

The Truth About Guinea Pig Loneliness — and Other Myths About Small Pets

Things First-Time Hamster Owners Commonly Get Wrong

Things First-Time Hamster Owners Commonly Get Wrong

What Guinea Pigs Actually Eat — and What You Should Never Feed Them

What Guinea Pigs Actually Eat — and What You Should Never Feed Them

When a Small Pet Needs a Vet: Signs That Shouldn't Be Ignored

When a Small Pet Needs a Vet: Signs That Shouldn't Be Ignored

Why Small Pets Need More Space Than You Think

Why Small Pets Need More Space Than You Think