The Dec. 23, 1974, cover of TIME Cover Credit: EDDIE ADAMS “Pet-keeping has become more intensive, just like child rearing has,” says Katherine C. Grier, author of Pets in America: A History.

How Much Is Pet Insurance on Average? The average pet insurance costs $46 per month for dogs and $23 per month for cats, based on our analysis. That’s for a policy with $5,000 of annual coverage ...

Medicare may cover PET scans, depending on the plan. In general, a doctor must order the PET scan, and it must be for a medically necessary reason.

After many hours of traveling with our pets—and talking to experts—we’ve learned a few ways to make your pet’s trip as safe, calm, and comfortable as possible.

Freshpet produces all-natural, refrigerated pet food. Its products may be served as a complete meal or mixed with kibble to add variety to your pet’s diet. Serving instructions vary by product ...