Passive Smoking Puts Pets at Risk
People who smoke could be putting their pets at risk for cancer.

Make Your Pet's Home Poison Safe
Do you know what foods and household plants can kill your pet? Read this helpful article from the ASPCA on how to poison-proof your home.

FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
What is FIV? And what does it mean for a cat who has it? FIV is not a death sentence; it's not even a "get sick" sentence. Read this information article from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary about the realities of FIV.

West Nile Virus and Pets
Can your pet catch West Nile Virus? Read a recent article on a suspected case of West Nile Virus in dogs, which turned out to be false.

Heatstroke in the Summer
Do you know what to do if your dog has heatstroke? Learn basic symptoms and treatments for a dangerous summertime emergency.

What is "Bloat"?
Bloat, or gastric dilatation and volvulus (GCV), is a serious, life-threatening condition seen in dogs. GDV mainly affects large, deep-chested dogs, but it can affect any size of dog.
   

Should I Let My Cat Outside?
Here at AARF, we believe that cats are not safe outside. There are too many cars, dogs, diseases and mean people that can harm a cat. We encourage all cat owners to read this article about the dangers of allowing a cat outside.

Ok, I'm Convinced, But Now How Do I Keep My Cat Inside?
All cats, even those who have been allowed outside, can be completely content living in the safety and comfort of indoors. This article provides helpful tips on transitioning an outdoor or indoor/outdoor cat into a safe and happy indoor-only cat.

Save our Paws! Don't Declaw!
Declawing is an irreversible surgical procedure that involves amputating the last joint of the cat's "toes." It is a very painful procedure with strong potential to secondary complications. Take a look at this informative site for the facts on declawing.

I heard that neutered and spayed cats get fat and lazy. Is this true?
Spaying and neutering does change the metabolism of companion animals, so in most cases, they do not need as much food to maintain their weight as unspayed/unneutered animals. The problem is not with the animal...
Myths about Spaying & Neutering Your Dog
Myths about Spaying & Neutering Your Cat

A great site for all kinds of pet information
You are the most important person in your pet's life! As a responsible guardian, the more you know about your pet's medical, nutritional and behavioral needs, the healthier and happier your pet's life will be. .These useful tips can give you a good starting point to understand your companion animal's health and behavior.