They say that good things come in small packages, but the families of larger-than-life pets would kindly disagree. Gentle giants and hefty pets are just as sweet and loving—so don’t be intimidated!

Some animals are born to keep us guessing—and fretting! As pet parents, spotting a slimmed-down four-legged kid in our furry lineup can spark panic. Is it an illness? Depression? In a multi-animal ...