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.

A Complete Guide to Pet Wellness Across Every Life Stage

A Complete Guide to Pet Wellness Across Every Life Stage

Annual Vet Visits: What Happens and Why They Matter

Annual Vet Visits: What Happens and Why They Matter

Common Myths About Cats and Their Health Needs

Common Myths About Cats and Their Health Needs

Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention: How Each Works

Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention: How Each Works

Keeping Your Pet Healthy Between Vet Appointments

Keeping Your Pet Healthy Between Vet Appointments

Obesity in Pets: Health Risks That Go Beyond the Scale

Obesity in Pets: Health Risks That Go Beyond the Scale

Pet Dental Health Is More Serious Than Most Owners Realize

Pet Dental Health Is More Serious Than Most Owners Realize

Preparing a Senior Pet for the Vet: What Changes With Age

Preparing a Senior Pet for the Vet: What Changes With Age

Prescription Diets vs. Over-the-Counter Pet Food for Health Conditions

Prescription Diets vs. Over-the-Counter Pet Food for Health Conditions

Reading a Pet Food Label Without Getting Confused

Reading a Pet Food Label Without Getting Confused

Signs Your Pet Is in Pain That Are Easy to Miss

Signs Your Pet Is in Pain That Are Easy to Miss

Spaying vs. Neutering: Understanding the Distinction

Spaying vs. Neutering: Understanding the Distinction

The Case For and Against Pet Insurance

The Case For and Against Pet Insurance

Vaccination Schedules for Dogs and Cats, Explained

Vaccination Schedules for Dogs and Cats, Explained

When a Pet Emergency Can't Wait Until Morning

When a Pet Emergency Can't Wait Until Morning

Why Your Dog Keeps Scratching—And When to See a Vet

Why Your Dog Keeps Scratching—And When to See a Vet

A Quick-Reference Guide to Normal Vital Signs and Health Benchmarks in Pets

A Quick-Reference Guide to Normal Vital Signs and Health Benchmarks in Pets

Apartment Living With a Dog: Habits That Make It Work

Apartment Living With a Dog: Habits That Make It Work

At-Home Grooming Sessions: What You Can Safely Do Between Groomer Visits

At-Home Grooming Sessions: What You Can Safely Do Between Groomer Visits

Building a Daily Routine That Works for Both You and Your Dog

Building a Daily Routine That Works for Both You and Your Dog

Crate Training Versus Free-Roaming: What the Research Says About Dogs

Crate Training Versus Free-Roaming: What the Research Says About Dogs

Dry Food, Wet Food, and Raw Diets: Weighing the Trade-Offs for Dogs and Cats

Dry Food, Wet Food, and Raw Diets: Weighing the Trade-Offs for Dogs and Cats

Everything New Cat Owners Should Know Before the First Vet Visit

Everything New Cat Owners Should Know Before the First Vet Visit

Pet Care Costs That Catch First-Time Owners Off Guard

Pet Care Costs That Catch First-Time Owners Off Guard

Pet Dental Health Is Often Overlooked — Here's Why It Matters So Much

Pet Dental Health Is Often Overlooked — Here's Why It Matters So Much

Positive Reinforcement in Pet Training: The Science Behind Why It Works

Positive Reinforcement in Pet Training: The Science Behind Why It Works

Reading Pet Food Labels: What Those Ingredient Lists Actually Mean

Reading Pet Food Labels: What Those Ingredient Lists Actually Mean

Signs Your Pet May Be Overweight — and Why It's Harder to Spot Than You Think

Signs Your Pet May Be Overweight — and Why It's Harder to Spot Than You Think

The Core and Non-Core Vaccine Distinction Every Pet Owner Should Understand

The Core and Non-Core Vaccine Distinction Every Pet Owner Should Understand

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Signals, and Management

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Signals, and Management

Why Cats Groom Themselves Constantly — and When It Becomes a Problem

Why Cats Groom Themselves Constantly — and When It Becomes a Problem

Your New Pet's First Week Home: A Room-by-Room Preparation Checklist

Your New Pet's First Week Home: A Room-by-Room Preparation Checklist

Adopting vs. Buying a Pet: What New Owners Should Understand

Adopting vs. Buying a Pet: What New Owners Should Understand

Building a Pet Budget That Accounts for the Unexpected

Building a Pet Budget That Accounts for the Unexpected

Caring for a Pet When Money Is Tight

Caring for a Pet When Money Is Tight

Dogs, Cats, and Beyond: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle

Dogs, Cats, and Beyond: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle

Everything First-Time Pet Owners Need to Know Before Bringing an Animal Home

Everything First-Time Pet Owners Need to Know Before Bringing an Animal Home

How Breed Traits Actually Affect Daily Life With a Dog

How Breed Traits Actually Affect Daily Life With a Dog

Is Your Home Actually Ready for a New Pet?

Is Your Home Actually Ready for a New Pet?

Multi-Pet Households: What to Consider Before Adding a Second Animal

Multi-Pet Households: What to Consider Before Adding a Second Animal

Pet Ownership Across Every Life Stage

Pet Ownership Across Every Life Stage

Pet Ownership and Renting: Navigating Landlord Policies and Pet Fees

Pet Ownership and Renting: Navigating Landlord Policies and Pet Fees

Preventable Reasons Pets Are Returned to Shelters

Preventable Reasons Pets Are Returned to Shelters

Responsible Pet Ownership from Day One

Responsible Pet Ownership from Day One

The Hidden Commitments of Long-Lived Pets

The Hidden Commitments of Long-Lived Pets

The Real Cost of Owning a Pet in America

The Real Cost of Owning a Pet in America

What Pet Insurance Actually Covers — and What It Doesn't

What Pet Insurance Actually Covers — and What It Doesn't

Why 'It's Just a Pet' Thinking Can Lead to Regret

Why 'It's Just a Pet' Thinking Can Lead to Regret