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Food Facts

Is This 'Dangerous' Food Getting a Bad Rap?

It's indispensable to many cuisines, imparting powerful flavors, and a wide array of health benefits. Many pet parents mistake it as toxic for dogs, but that's a misconception — it's actually beneficial when fed in the right amounts.

Inspiring Videos

The Tiny Monkey Who Found Her Kind

Rescued from the pet trade, a tiny monkey learns how to live in the wild — with help from a new monkey friend.

Dog Tips

Be a Hero in Your Pet's Eyes Without Making These Common Errors

They're popular for training and affection. But watch out for mistakes that can make your pet sick or obese. Five tips for being a hero to your pet, including one product to avoid due to unresolved safety issues — along with some DIY tricks they'll love.

Dog Tips

A Common Paw Problem That Can Make Walking Painful

A painful bump between your dog's toes may seem minor, but it can be a warning sign of a deeper paw problem that makes every step hurt.

Inspiring Videos

He Fell in Love with a Cardboard Box

Calvin destroyed his favorite cardboard box — but it turns out the box was never the point. He just wanted to be close to his human.

Special Species

Cats, Dogs, Tortoises, and Hippos — Can Animals of Different Species Be Friends?

Animal friendships sometimes seem to cross natural boundaries, even connecting would-be hunters with their prey. What does science have to say about cross-species friendships and animal bonds?

Dog Tips

This Common Walking Habit Could Put Your Dog at Risk

This common habit exposes dogs and walkers to potential danger from an out-of-control vehicle, an aggressive off-leash dog, or a trip-and-fall off a curb into traffic.

Inspiring Videos

She Runs the House on 3 Legs

Born with a deformed leg and a heart murmur, Lily Mouse doesn't act small. On three legs, she runs, hops, and bosses around dogs twice her size.

Dog Tips

Your Dog's Top Treat Choices — Are They in Your Fridge?

These 22 'people foods' make terrific cost-effective treats to share with your canine BFF — and are far healthier than typical options. But if going with store-bought, please heed these critical dos and don'ts, avoid this treat entirely, shun these label reading mistakes, and more.

Cat Tips

What Your Cat's Heart Rate Says About Their Health

Your cat's heartbeat can reveal more than you think — learn what is normal, what is not, and when it may signal a health problem.

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Is This 'Dangerous' Food Getting a Bad Rap?

The Tiny Monkey Who Found Her Kind

Be a Hero in Your Pet's Eyes Without Making These Common Errors

A Common Paw Problem That Can Make Walking Painful

He Fell in Love with a Cardboard Box

Cats, Dogs, Tortoises, and Hippos — Can Animals of Different Species Be Friends?

This Common Walking Habit Could Put Your Dog at Risk

She Runs the House on 3 Legs

Your Dog's Top Treat Choices — Are They in Your Fridge?

What Your Cat's Heart Rate Says About Their Health

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