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Florida doesn't have a lot of cold weather, but that means our pets aren't well-prepared when it does get cold.

Although safe for humans to smell and even absorb through the skin, many essential oils can be toxic to animals.

As the saying goes, “If there is water in Florida, there is a gator nearby.” So the question is, would you wrestle an alligator to save your pet?

It’s that time of the year again: kitten season, when many momma cats give birth to litters and litters of kittens. Realistically, kitten season never ends in Florida, but we do get a minor reduction of litters in the winter. Cold weather states will get a much greater increase in kitten litters beginning in May and slowing in September once the cold weather returns. We receive a substantial amount of phone calls and social media messages this time of year from residents who have discovered newly born kittens in their shed, under a porch, in their garden, etc. Most experts advise that you d...

PITTSFIELD — The past year has been tough one everyone, except for our furry, fanged and feathered friends. Our pets got to see a lot more of us during the coronavirus pandemic; the jury still is out as to who made out better, the humans or animals. They got extra food, and we got extra love and companionship when we all needed it most. On March 17, The Berkshire Eagle will be launching All About Pets, a quarterly magazine devoted to our best canine and feline buddies (maybe even reptiles, too). This debut issue will explore the ins and outs of exercising with your dog and places you can...