ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel shares tips for parents to keep kids safe in extremely cold weather.

The Animal Clinic of Milford says they’ve helped adopt 400 animals into happy homes the past four years. But, as of this week ...

A family pet is often a child’s first close relationship outside the human world. Through daily care, uncomplicated affection and eventual loss, children learn that love is an action, grief is ...

Every Fourth of July, colorful sparks decorate the skies while posing serious safety threats. “Nationwide, there's always a huge increase in… injuries, as a result of the misuse of fireworks,” said ...

Live plants are an integral part of Christmas and other winter holiday traditions. Most families will enjoy some type of holiday plant in their home this season, including live Christmas trees, ...

The holidays have a way of shining a spotlight on the smallest moments. The giggles that echo from the playroom, the quiet cuddles before bedtime, and the wagging tails that somehow sense the magic in ...

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep ...

Choosing the right cat for your family can feel like a big decision—especially when kids are involved. The good news? There are certain cat breeds that tend to shine in households with children, ...

On a wall at Trader Joe’s are numerous drawings of shelter animals, each with their own biography, each an attempt to help those animals find homes. They are the result of Kids, Cats and K9s, a ...

Which electronic pet is best? An electronic pet can be a fun toy or a realistic companion. While the majority of electronic pets are designed for children, you can also find highly lifelike electronic ...

When I was a kid, a pet changed my life. It was not our family’s lovable mutt Frisky, or even Murphy, my pet duck. No, it was a four-foot yellow rat snake named Fred I got for three bucks when I was ...