Kittens are indeed adorable and keeping them happy and healthy is important. Lish Dorset from Michigan Humane joined Tati Amare and AJ Williams on “Live in the D” to share ways to keep your feline friends in tip top shape. Dorset said that a key to keeping your pet healthy is to make a veterinary appointment once or twice a year.

A winter storm is approaching Michigan, and the snow, cold temperatures, gusting winds and potential ice are just as dangerous for our fuzzy friends as they are for us.

A happy cat is a healthy cat

Your dog’s fitness is just as important as yours when it comes to their overall health.

New research indicates that pets may face a higher risk of catching COVID-19 from humans than previously thought.

To help address a growing need, the Macomb County Animal Control is offering a pet health clinic over the weekend.

With Michigan reopening and many people returning to in-person work, pets are being left home alone for the first time in a long time.

Some pet owners are finding vet appointments to be scarce lately, and emergency procedures are forcing wait times several hours longer than normal. Emmy, a Beagle mix, had been Melaina Bukowski’s shadow for more than half her life. At Hilton Veterinary Clinic of Ferndale, Dr. Betsy Schnur’s team has had to also limit the number of employees and lighten appointments. “Nowadays, we’re talking six or seven hours wait times.”In the end, for Emmy, Bukowski was able to find a vet who did an at-home euthanasia. READ: Michigan family reunited with cat lost during devastating Midland floodsREAD: Detroit dog gets set of wheels to help her recover after being hit by carREAD: Detroit woman frustrated that Michigan veterinary clinics still won’t let pet owners inside

It’s the season of New Year’s Resolutions, and this year why not include your pets in your 2021 health and fitness goals? If you’re looking to eat healthier in 2021, it may be time to help your pet do the same. Ask if your pet is on the best diet possible for their age, breed, and medical condition. Chrisman was also back with our pet of the week, a ten month old black domestic shorthair named Jyn. As our Pet of the Week, Jyn’s adoption fees will be covered by the Mike Morse Law Firm.

Bailey used to get about six walks a week and now gets at least 10 -- and he is loving it. Once quarantine started, it started to pick up.Now the Quaine dogs are going on more walks and longer walks. When asked on Facebook, many dog owner friends chimed in -- one person said she walked her dog every two hours! We are not sitting around all day.Once quarantine started, it became fun to do with your family, said Carolinie Quaine. Mortimer said hes hoping when the pandemic is over, dog families will keep up the extra dog walks.