Pets
Fall back with your pet: Reset their clock to make time change easier
October 28, 2026, 8:02 am EDT
Clocks fall back on Sunday, Nov. 1. We know it's coming, but our pets may need a little help from us.
Time change and pets: Fall back in lockstep with your dog or cat
October 28, 2026, 5:59 am EDT
When clocks fall back on Nov. 1, your schedule resets instantly, but your pet's internal clock doesn't, so the week before is the time to shift feeding, walks and bedtime together. horizontalrule (MORE TIPS: How to adjust the time of feedings, walks and bedtime )
Cold weather tolerance in dogs: size, coat, acclimatization all matter
October 23, 2026, 6:39 am EDT
You may think your big dog can handle cold weather better than a chihuahua, but size isn’t everything when it comes to cold weather tolerance. There are other important factors to consider like coat type and body fat content, meaning whether your dog has an extra layer of insulation or not.
Can dogs get frostbite? Here are signs to watch for and what to do
October 23, 2026, 6:17 am EDT
Dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather, even with a fur coat, and the risk climbs near freezing. Here are the warning signs, how to protect your dog’s paws, and why you should never use a heating pad or hair dryer on frostbite.
Your dog's ability to withstand cold depends on more than just size
October 23, 2026, 5:28 am EDT
You may have heard that smaller dogs are more susceptible to cold weather, but that doesn't mean big dogs are immune.
Can dogs get frostbite? Here are ways to protect them from the cold
October 23, 2026, 5:13 am EDT
Our pets can suffer from hypothermia and frostbite, just like humans. Here are helpful ways to protect them this winter.
Snow much fun! Dog frolics in Montana’s first big snow of the season
October 13, 2026, 10:00 am EDT
A dog frolics in fresh snow in a Helena, Montana, backyard after the season's first winter storm blanketed much of the state with heavy, wet snow. Winter storm warnings went up as Canadian cold air and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel swept in, but Meadow the pup had only one thing on her mind. Watch the snowy fun unfold.
Pup’s first snow of the season
October 13, 2026, 9:59 am EDT
Pup’s first snow of the season
Why fall weather gives your dog more energy and zoomies
October 12, 2026, 9:26 am EDT
In the fall, dogs become more energetic and playful because they no longer have to burn much energy by cooling off through panting. Since dogs cool mainly through panting rather than sweating, this newly freed-up energy makes fall the perfect time to get outside for more walks together.
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in truck during Texas flash flood
October 4, 2026, 2:44 pm EDT
A dog was trapped in the flatbed of a pickup truck during a flash flood in Texas, with firefighters stepping in to help bring it to safety. The truck’s driver had faced trouble getting himself and the dog to safety before firefighters arrived.
