If you own a cat, you already know that these creatures can be picky. After all, they always seem to know what they want.

Rabies is a deadly disease that kills dogs, other animals, and even people. As a dog owner, you need to know what you can do to protect your dog and other members of your family from the rabies virus.

A study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reveals that 14 percent of dog owners and 15 percent of cat owners reported a missing pet within the past five years. Dogs came home 93 percent of the time, and cats returned in 74 percent of the cases. How do you avoid becoming one of the owners who loses a pet forever? Try a microchip. Microchipping is a simple and safe way to avoid losing a friend.

Your new female puppy can be spayed any time after she reaches eight weeks of age. Spaying is often best done before your puppy reaches her first heat cycle, which often occurs after six months of age (but varies depending on the breed of dog you have).

Parvovirus is one of the most easily spread canine diseases. It can be spread through casual contact from one pet to another.

If you have a pet cat, then you likely do all you can to keep them in great health. However, if your cat is overweight or even obese, you should know that their weight problem makes them more prone to disease development in the future. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, just under 60 percent of all cats in the United States are overweight or obese.

It is normal for dogs to scratch themselves every once in a while. However, if the scratching becomes excessive, there may be a bigger issue. Allergies and dry skin are common reasons dogs scratch themselves excessively.

Get to know some of the reasons that you should not follow suit with these dog owners and why you should never skip your dog's annual exams. Then, you can be sure that you are doing what is best for your four-legged family member.

Grooming your dog is an important task in taking care of your pal, and it can help you bond with your pet. See below for some grooming tips for your dog.

Bringing your new puppy home is a flurry of excitement, and you can't wait to get started training them. But dental care is important too! Read on for info.