Claudia is a writer and editor based in Denver. When she's not writing, you can find her petting every neighborhood dog in sight or knitting sweaters for her cats. The most time-consuming part of ...

Maddie Topliff is the Editor, Pets of Daily Paws and The Spruce Pets. With a background in both journalism and pet ownership, Maddie expertly curates and manages content that helps pet owners provide ...

Abbie Harrison is the associate editorial director of Daily Paws and The Spruce Pets, part of the People Inc. portfolio. She joined the brands in 2020 as a senior editor. Previously, Abbie worked in ...

American shorthairs make beautiful and loving pets with their affectionate nature, round faces, and short ears. The direct descendants of European cats brought to the U.S. in the early 1600s, the ...

If you're new to dog breeding, you might be concerned the first time you see canines mate. They seem to have a hard time detaching from one another after they do the deed. Why do dogs get stuck while ...

Milk can cause allergies in dogs, making them itchy and causing skin problems. Dogs may have tummy trouble after drinking milk because many are lactose intolerant. Plant-based milks, like almond or ...

Cats are meat eaters, so adding protein-rich eggs to their diet is a no-brainer, right? While your kitty may eye your morning breakfast, the question of whether you should share a bite or start making ...

Doug has been owned by a long line of cats and dogs in a variety of shapes and sizes. Today he lives with two crazy Jack Russell terriers (Pez and Dash) and a loyal and lovable Labrador Retriever ...

Is catnip for dogs safe? Yes! If your dog sneaks into the cat's toy box and gets a taste of catnip, there's nothing to worry about. The plant shouldn't bother your pup unless they gobble down a lot of ...

Ashley likes her cat, Bear, more than most people, and the feeling is mutual. Bear especially has it out for her boyfriend and has been known to land a punch or two with his paws. Though she has her ...

Watermelon is the ultimate healthy and refreshing summer treat—at least for humans. But, can cats eat watermelon? If you’re curious about letting your furry feline take a juicy bite, fear not!

Ashley likes her cat, Bear, more than most people, and the feeling is mutual. Bear especially has it out for her boyfriend and has been known to land a punch or two with his paws. Though she has her ...