Dog owners, beware: You’re probably doing at least one thing wrong when it comes to handling your pet’s food. “Pet owners should know that pet food bowls can harbor bacteria and that recommendations ...

Having a pet means doing a slew of daily tasks non-pet owners don’t even think about, like going for walks and doing regular feedings. But, while you’ve probably been doing these pet chores on ...

Do you wash your dog's food bowl every day? Do you wash your hands before and after you fill it up? Do you prepare Fido's food in a different spot from where you prep your own? If you answered no to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Most dog owners in the United States don’t know how to safely handle pet food and pet dishes, putting their families at risk for foodborne illness, a new study suggests. Researchers ...

DEAR ABBY: My ex-partner has a dog, “Butch,” who is 9 years old. I lived with Butch for almost three years. Butch is a rescue who has some trauma from his earlier life. He’s shy and timid and doesn’t ...