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Pet owners, visit AARP for news, articles, stories, and events that focus on the love and affection we have for our pets, including pet training... More

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Bringing along a pet to holiday gatherings or offering to host a guest and their domestic animals takes careful planning. More

...story about how she has to choose between feeding her cat or herself, a man has set up a program for dispensing free pet food. More

My Generation: Pets for Vets - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP AARP Home » Videos My Generation: Pets for Vets Episode of AARP... More

You can get generic versions of many pet medications and discounts on healthy pet food if you look in the right places. Learn about these... More

Here are tips on how to bring your pet on a plane or to a hotel and enjoy a safe and enjoyable trip with your... More

Peter Greenberg suggests strategies for finding an an inexpensive vacation condo that allows pets. More

Tips and advice on how to help a senior dog or cat live a longer, healthier life from AARP pet expert Dr. Marty Becker. More

...you have been able to get generic medications through discount programs at pharmacies, supermarkets and other retailers. Now, similar programs are cropping up for pets. More

Did you know grapes are really bad for pets? It’s on Alyne’s list of foods you should never give a cat or dog. More

Effort by AARP Colorado and supporters to collect pet food a success. More

Birds can be great pets for older adults. More

Keep your cat or dog safe and healthy during summer vacation with these 8 tips from AARP pet expert Dr. Marty Becker. More

My Generation: Pets for Vets - AARP AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » My Generation: Pets fo... My Generation: Pets for Vets from: My Generation , May... More

AARP CO - Pets Need Help, Too - AARP AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » Pets Need Help, Too Pets Need Help, Too from: AARP Colorado , November... More

Caring for Pets of the Homeless - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » Caring for Pets of the... Caring for Pets of the Homeless... More

...becoming a crisis in the U.S. Dr. Marty Becker, AARP’s pet expert, gives 5 tips on helping your pet reach and maintain a... More

10 ways to keep your pet cool and safe during the summer's heat, according to AARP pet expert Dr. Marty Becker. More

AARP pet expert Dr. Marty Becker debunks pet myths, such as the dangers of ingesting chocolate and chicken bones, and tells you what you should... More

After a move to a new home, a pet can feel insecure and resort to bad habits and behavior. Here is how to ease the... More

Put pets in your will or set up a trust to provide for their care in case of your death or inability to ensure your... More

Floridians with pets should make plans to protect their pets if a hurricane strikes. More

AARP pet expert Dr. Marty Becker, America's Veterinarian, answers frequently asked questions about dogs, cats and birds. More

Pet Trusts for Peace of Mind, Amend Your Will to Provide Care - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Home a trustee monitors the caregiver to ensure your... More

...of maladies — plague, parasites, other bad bacteria and, yes, cat scratch fever — that humans have contracted from sleeping next to or being licked by pets. More

Fostering rescue pets is a great fit for older animal lovers, who don't have the time or means to make a long-term commitment... More

...how to safely trim what you spend on the care of your pets, such as dogs, cats and birds, and still keep them happy and... More

What is the new security process for pets and service animals? More

Who pays for veterinary care if your new pet gets sick? Twenty states now have “pet lemon laws.” More

Reversal in luxuries versus needs changes for boomers in retirement lifestyle. Pet care and family vacations are among the top needs for retired boomers. More

Prime Time Focus: Some Foods Can Poison Your Pet -- AARP Radio AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » Some Foods Can Poison ... PRIME TIME FOCUS Some... More

...viewing and a graveside service, including burial in a cemetery exclusively for pets? Then you’re among the growing number of people who want to... More

Pricier pet food doesn’t mean it’s better, says Consumer Reports after consulting with eight experts in dog and cat nutrition. More

A pet may be cute, but before you add one to your family, make sure you can afford it. The costs of pet ownership. More

Peter Greenberg explains that airline pet fees have risen as a way for airlines to recover sagging fortunes. More

New Twist on Pet Scams - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Money » Scams a common scenario making the rounds is that the current owner is a missionary... More

Wonder if your pet is behaving—or well cared for—when you're away? Ease your worries with pet cams, available for homes and at... More

...aren't the only victims of the current economic crisis. When bad things happen to good pet owners, there are alternatives to losing the animal. More

A positive relationship between pet ownership and exercise is supported by the results of this AARP Bulletin poll, although the magnitude of the relationship is... More

...10.1 billion on veterinary care in 2007, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association. That number is expected to go up to a... More

...Under the best circumstances, a family member or friend cares for your pet for the rest of its life. If not, your pet goes to... More

Peter Greenberg offers information about traveling on planes where there are pets in the cabin if you have pet allergies. More

Peter Greenberg recommends airlines that travel from Egypt to the American Midwest with one stop and only pets in the cabin. More

How to Keep Your Pet Safe while on the Road: 5 Tips for Driving With Pets – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information... More

Discounted Pet Adoption Fee for Older Adults – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information for the 50+ Population jQuery(function ($) { $("img").lazyload({ threshold... More

The FDA demanded mandatory recalls of contaminated pet food products manufactured by Kasel Associated Industries because the products tested positive for salmonella during a September... More

AARP Supports a Home for the Holidays for Older Pets – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information for the 50+ Population jQuery(function... More

...for budget-minded older adults, but not such good news for their pets and grandchildren. First the good news: Price is not an indicator of... More

...food being recalled this week for salmonella. The FDA says Doggie Wishbone pet treats have also been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella... More