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 ...

Lindsay Tigar is a lifestyle and travel journalist. Her work has also appeared in USA Today, CNN, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Real Simple, and many other publications. She's also the proud ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dog mange is caused by two types of microscopic mites, one of which is highly contagious. Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not just big, but big-hearted and mellow, it's time to meet these magnificent mastiffs from around the world. After loving 19 cats, 11 dogs, and a canary, Tracey married someone allergic to all those ...

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 ...

Carla Jordan is a nationally published journalist and a five-time corgi mom. To no one's surprise, her life has totally gone to the dogs—even on social media where she speaks on behalf of her royal ...

One of four Belgian herding breeds, the Belgian Malinois—affectionately called the Mal—is a medium-to-large dog with a strong, elegant body. This high-energy breed needs plenty of daily strenuous ...