What's Up - Tips for Pet Owners

Close-up of a blue-and-yellow macaw, a parrot species known for loud flock calls

Parrot Screaming Explained: Why Birds Get Loud and How to Bring Back the Quiet

Parrot screaming is the top reason birds get rehomed — but most of it has a findable cause. Here's how to tell normal flock calling from problem screaming, and what...

Parrot Screaming Explained: Why Birds Get Loud and How to Bring Back the Quiet

Parrot screaming is the top reason birds get rehomed — but most of it has a findable cause. Here's how to tell normal flock calling from problem screaming, and what...

A relaxed dachshund lying comfortably on green grass in the sunshine

When to Worry About Dog Scooting: Anal Glands, Allergies, and Other Causes

Scooting is your dog's way of flagging discomfort under the tail. Here's what anal glands, soft stool, allergies, and parasites have to do with it — and the signs that...

When to Worry About Dog Scooting: Anal Glands, Allergies, and Other Causes

Scooting is your dog's way of flagging discomfort under the tail. Here's what anal glands, soft stool, allergies, and parasites have to do with it — and the signs that...

Two dogs walking along a leaf-covered path through an autumn forest

Fall Pet Safety: A Complete Guide to Mushrooms, Antifreeze, and Cool-Weather Risks

Autumn trades summer's heat risks for a quieter set of dangers: wild mushrooms, sweet-tasting antifreeze, rodent bait, and fallen acorns. Here's what changes in fall and how to keep dogs...

Fall Pet Safety: A Complete Guide to Mushrooms, Antifreeze, and Cool-Weather Risks

Autumn trades summer's heat risks for a quieter set of dangers: wild mushrooms, sweet-tasting antifreeze, rodent bait, and fallen acorns. Here's what changes in fall and how to keep dogs...

Two pet rabbits resting together on a soft carpeted floor indoors

What Every Rabbit and Guinea Pig Owner Should Know About Bumblefoot

Bumblefoot is one of the most preventable problems in rabbits and guinea pigs — and one of the easiest to miss. Here's what causes it, the early signs on the...

What Every Rabbit and Guinea Pig Owner Should Know About Bumblefoot

Bumblefoot is one of the most preventable problems in rabbits and guinea pigs — and one of the easiest to miss. Here's what causes it, the early signs on the...

Close-up of a dog's nose and muzzle resting on a soft blanket

Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: What That Honking Sound Means and When to Worry

That sudden honking snort is almost never choking — it's a reverse sneeze. Here's what triggers it, how to calm an episode, and the red flags that mean it's time...

Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: What That Honking Sound Means and When to Worry

That sudden honking snort is almost never choking — it's a reverse sneeze. Here's what triggers it, how to calm an episode, and the red flags that mean it's time...

A calm gray tabby cat relaxing indoors in a tidy home

Cat Litter Types Compared: Clay, Crystal, Pine, and What Cats Actually Prefer

Clay, crystal, pine, paper, corn, or walnut? A practical comparison of the major cat litter types by clumping, odor control, dust, and texture — plus how to switch without a...

Cat Litter Types Compared: Clay, Crystal, Pine, and What Cats Actually Prefer

Clay, crystal, pine, paper, corn, or walnut? A practical comparison of the major cat litter types by clumping, odor control, dust, and texture — plus how to switch without a...