When it comes to popular pet names, Max is top dog. Or top cat if you’re more of the feline persuasion. Max topped the list of the 50 most popular pet names among millions PetSmart PetPerks®...

  When I was naming my daughter, a wise friend advised me to envision her as president of a corporation, and make sure her name was dignified. Similarly, naming your new pet is an important ...

We look into their eyes and they steal our hearts, but for that little bundle of joy to grow into the adult cat or dog you are hoping for, they need your guidance.  Here are some tips to get you ...

If you're choosing a puppy from a litter, begin by evaluating the litter as a whole. If most of the puppies run away from you, don't buy one. Healthy puppies should be happy and playful. They might ni...

If you're adopting a purebred puppy, the breeder should have the following paperwork in order for you. The Americal Kennel Club (AKC) registration application The breeder must have an AKC registrat...

Do you have another dog? A cat or two? If you do, this makes your new puppy's arrival very stressful. Remember that your puppy has just left its mother, its siblings, and its home, so he's already str...

Just like new mothers and fathers baby-proof their homes, you need to puppy-proof yours. Puppies have a lot of energy and, like babies, they're too young to know what they should and shouldn't get int...

Puppy-Proof Your Home Get down on your hands and knees and look for anything that could be dangerous for a 2-year-old child and move it to a safe place. Check for electrical cords, plants, cleaning ...