Animals & Wildlife

With summer temperatures on the rise, snakes are taking shelter in pool noodles to escape the heat.

Few things tempt pets like Christmas trees and decorations — and that can lead to BIG trouble (toppled-over tree, anyone?). Here's how to keep your fur babies and home safe during the holidays.

The hummingbird moth is often mistaken for its namesake, but this insect has distinct differences from its feathered lookalike. Here's what you should know about them.

Leanna's sheetrock walls are taking daily beatings from her dogs. She wants to know if there is a protective paint product that can stand up to her pets.

Cheryl is concerned the pine straw around her house will attract termites.

Cathy's two dogs are causing a "mess" in the back yard.  They pick the same spot at the bottom of the deck to relieve themselves, and now the grass is beginning to die.  

Black rat snakes and black racers are nonvenomous reptiles. Here are debunked myths about these creatures and how to handle close encounters with them.

If your dog has wide open spaces to roam, you need an electronic fence to keep it safe.

Your dog doesn't have to miss out on fresh air and exercise — not when you install a pet door in a window.