You can lead a cat to her water fountain, but you can’t make her drink.

Cat water fountains are becoming popular with pet owners. I decided to join the fountain brigade and purchase one for my cat, Angel, hoping it might increase her water consumption, which is important for cats. A 10-pound adult cat should drink approximately one cup of water per day. If she eats canned food, which contains a high percentage of water, she doesn’t need as much.

While adding a second dog to your family is exciting, it can also be a bit stressful and require more time and patience as you cultivate a relationship between your two dogs. You can’t just put the two dogs together and expect them to get along and entertain each other. Help them become BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever) with these helpful tips for creating a happy multi-dog household.

When it comes to love, dogs are experts at showing how much they care. From big kisses and extra cuddles to making direct eye contact, they’re never short of affection. But do you know how to tell your dog you love them? Oftentimes we express our love as we would to another human, but that doesn’t always resonate with your pup. Learn how you can say “I love you” in your dog’s language and give their heart a little pitter patter.

There can be a lot of reasons why a dog’s get-up-and-go has gotten up and went. And “laziness” is probably not one of them. Here’s how I explained it to a reader.

Q: My dog doesn’t enjoy going for walks. What can I do to get him up and at ‘em?

A gray tuxedo cat named Roger is jumping through hoops to spread cheer during the pandemic. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based therapy cat normally enjoys hands-on attention from hospice patients of Hospice of the Valley, kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, students at Arizona State University, and visitors to the Scottsdale Public Library.

Of course, the coronavirus pandemic brought in-person visits to a screeching halt in March of 2020. So now Roger entertains staff and patients during virtual Zoom visits, showing off his trademark tricks: high fives and, yes, jumping through hoops.