I hear from a lot of pet parents who worry a medically necessary eye removal might have an adverse impact on their pet.

What can you do to be sure your pets will be cared for after your death? Here’s what I told a reader.

What could be more joyful than a new kitten? A fluffy, adorable, silly, fun new feline family member has been shown to improve human lives in so many ways, from allergies and cardiovascular health to mental wellbeing. So, what is the right time to bring home a kitten?

In some ways, the fact that pain will affect how a living creature behaves is obvious. If I have a bad headache, I’ll stop writing this article and go lie down. If my dog steps on something sharp, she’ll stop walking and hold up her paw.

For Queen Elizabeth II, her passion for corgis dated all the way back to her childhood.