Pets

Because fireworks are mostly ubiquitous this time of year, it’s going to be tough to avoid, so try to insulate your dog from the sights and sounds.

People have recorded their interactions with the dolphin, sharing them on social media and with friends, spurring even more residents and visitors to seek out the animal and interact with it.

Fireworks are a real stressor for some dogs and cats.

Rescue groups and shelters say older cats and dogs are usually the hardest to place because most people want younger pets. Older pets may be a bit grayer or not romp as much, but they can still add a lot to their owner’s life.

Major global media are chronicling the herd’s more than yearlong, 500-kilometer (300-mile) trek from their home in a wildlife reserve in mountainous southwest Yunnan province to the outskirts of the provincial capital of Kunming.

If your dog doesn’t have a urinary tract infection, then he is likely urinating in the beds because he is feeling stress or anxiety.

Most animals feel stressed, anxious and downright scared when someone tries to cut their nails.

Mayor Brandon Scott welcomed a new member of the family last week: a Yorkshire Terrier puppy named Lord Grogu of Baltimore.

“Love biting” is typically a form of pet-induced aggression in which a cat is telling their person they have had enough stroking. When they bite at your feet, it’s often the result of similar pent-up energy.

Resource guarding is a behavior by which dogs protect their valuables like toys, food and sometimes people. When the behavior involves resource guarding owners against other owners, then it’s time for a trainer, animal behaviorist or veterinary behaviorist.

Our dog waits at the door for her brother, doesn’t sleep at night, jumps up at every sound and wanders around looking for him. What can we do for her?

While each dog will react differently to the arrival of a new baby, they also can cope with change — as long as it’s gradual.

Being several feet off the floor is not a normal position for a dog to be in. Naturally, this can make some dogs nervous.

If your dog seems immune to flea preventatives, may need to treat your home and yard as well as your dog.

Whether we are at the dog-park or doggie day care, other dogs try to mount my male dog. Why?

With the temperatures rising, time spent outdoors with our canine friends will also be on the rise. Enjoying the outdoors with your dog is certainly something to look forward to, but it also means a higher risk of him getting loose or possibly being stolen.

When we think of dog phobias, we mostly think of their fear of fireworks or thunderstorms. But dogs can develop all sorts of phobias, and wind phobia is definitely something for dogs who are sensitive to sound.

It seems like they are missing the point of being responsible owners when they neglect to “carry out” the poop bag.

Getting a dog should be a well-planned decision to ensure a lifelong commitment. Dogs are not objects that are returned if you change your mind because they have become too big, too energetic or too time-consuming to care for properly. For the greatest chance for success, put forth the effort to find the best match for you and your family.

The money going to Valley Proteins in Dorchester County comes from Maryland's Bay Restoration Fund, which gets its money from a “flush fee” paid by residents and has been used to upgrade public sewage treatment plants.