Does your dog or cat seem to drink a lot of water? Do they urinate more than average? Do they seem more sluggish than normal? Diabetes in cats and dogs is more common than you might think. Read on to learn about the symptoms and effects of this illness — and how to handle it.

While hurricane season typically runs for almost half of a year, there’s no time like the present to prepare, especially if you have pets. Just as you would prepare a hurricane emergency kit for yourself, your pet needs one, too. Here’s how to pack one just for pets: