Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AlexandrRybitskiy / Getty Images Displaying festive plants throughout your home or as outdoor décor is one of the joys of the ...

An aerial view shows smoke from Canadian wildfires dimming the downtown skyline on June 3, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The smoke caused air quality alerts in parts of Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin and ...

Keep your fur baby safe this summer.

A variety of plants are popular for holiday decorating and gift-giving, but a few of them spell bad news to pets. Surprisingly, the one that generates the most alarm — the poinsettia — is one of the ...

Pets bring many positive changes to households. Pets can make homes more lively, and the companionship of animals can reduce feelings of loneliness while offering additional health benefits to pet ...

Gardening is a lovely pastime as the weather warms up, but take special care if you have pets around. In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs. “Dogs ...

People don't think much about ticks until one turns up on their dog or their own skin. But these little things are more than a minor annoyance. Some types carry bacteria that can lead to infections in ...