TheDailyCat.com. Become a health detective for your cat (Oct 2009): Cats are sneaky creatures, masters at hiding anything from pens to hair clips and illnesses. Numerous reasons are to blame, but one theory involves their genetic makeup. "Like wild animals, cats may feel the need to cover their illness so they're not viewed as being vulnerable," says Marie S. McCabe, DVM, vice president of the Human Animal Bond Division with the American Humane Association. Knowing your cat by sight and touch can help you understand what "normal" is. Here are six clues that your cat could be under the weather.

TheDailyCat.com. Top 5 summer cat health concerns (July 2009): Summer may be your favorite time of year, but for your cat, this season can mean a host of troubles. Fleas top the concerns, along with others that can make these months miserable for your feline.

TheDogDaily.com. Your puppy's firsts (July 2009): Adopting a puppy often fills us with such tremendous hope and joy that we want to immediately introduce the new pet to everything and everyone, including friends, the dog park and even the family car. But not so fast!

TheDogDaily.com. New hope for canine cancer (June 2009): Two years ago, Buddy the golden retriever hobbled into his veterinarian's office, barely able to walk. Tests revealed a tumor on the 8-year-old dog's spine. Buddy's doctors gave him little hope. Yet when the plucky dog's owner, Marti Johnson of Akron, Ohio, learned about an experimental new drug treatment for dogs with cancer, she signed Buddy up. Within six months of daily treatment with nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl), Buddy's tumor had shrunk by 40 percent, and the most recent test revealed that his tumor has shrunk by 70 percent.

Everyday Health. Swine flu protection for your pets (Dec 2009): Curling up with your pets when you're feeling sick can make the experience more tolerable. Yet take caution: If you're sick with the H1N1 flu, you could pass the virus to them.

Kroger's My Magazine. The surprising perks of life with a furry friend (Fall 2009): You know how much your pet can lift your spirits, especially when you've had a bad day. As it turns out, though, pets are more than just instant mood boosters. They also offer numerous other benefits for you and your family, including some that may surprise you.

Martha Stewart Living. Home safe home: Simple steps to protect pets every day (Feb 2010): Dogs and cats are curious creatures. While that quality often makes us laugh, it can have disastrous consequences. Some household items are dangerous -- or even fatal -- to animals. Accidents can occur no matter how careful you are. And "they always seem to happen at midnight, when help is hard to find," Martha says. Be prepared with contact information for your vet, the nearest animal emergency room, and the 24-hour ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435). Here are several common hazards, as well as smart strategies for pet-proofing your home.

Today's Diet & Nutrition. Dog-gone good (Sept/Oct 2008): If you've ever had a relationship with a dog, you know this: A dog can make you feel darn good. The wag of his tail can make all your worries disappear -- at least for the time being. That's exactly why dogs are becoming more frequent visitors at hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities and even schools and libraries. They're called therapy dogs, and as it turns out, they may be one of the best forms of medicine for people who are suffering emotionally, physically or mentally.