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Cat Tips

Some Cats Nap. These Cats Launch

These are NOT cats that want to lounge in your lap all day long. They're known for their impressive athletic prowess and even ninja-worthy moves, like catapulting to your shoulder. NASA is even impressed. How to claim one of these nine nimble breeds for yourself.

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Inspiring Videos

Her Morning Squeak Melts Hearts

For 16 years, Madam Squeak has greeted her favorite humans with adorable morning squeaks — and almost never makes a sound the rest of the day.

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Cat Tips

Adopting a New Kitty? 10 Things You'll Want to Know in Advance

Don't wait and wonder why you didn't know these things going in. Your new kitty can be a real thrill in your life, but knowing these 10 things up front can mean the difference between pain and pleasure. So, get these answers to question every new kitty owner asks early on.

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Dog Tips

Your Pet's Itch That Won't Quit

A relentless itch, a strange smell, and a cycle of temporary fixes that never seem to last. Here's what may really be going on.

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Inspiring Videos

This Cat Collects the Weirdest Treasures

After being abandoned as a sick kitten, Oliver beat the odds and grew into a quirky cat with a love for collecting household treasures.

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Special Species

Banned in 1975, yet These Pets Still Sicken People

Even though you can't legally buy one of these pets, they still sickened 473 people between 2011 and 2013. Tiny and cute, people are drawn to them like flies, so their presence in homes is making a comeback. Please resist the temptation to bring one home.

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Food Facts

The 'Miracle Tree' Pet Parents Are Discovering

With small, rounded leaves packed with nutrients and phytochemicals, this vegetable has grown in popularity in recent years because of its healing properties. Here's how it can benefit your pet's health.

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Inspiring Videos

Every 'Good Boy' Made His Tail Spin

After escaping a cruel situation, Marty, the pig, discovered kindness, friendship, and a new life where hearing 'good boy' never gets old.

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Special Species

The Subtle Ways Horses Ask Humans for Help

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers revealed that horses will ask humans for help when faced with a difficult problem. Though obvious in the study, the signals are subtle. Would you recognize the signs if a horse was asking you for help?

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Dog Tips

When Bathroom Breaks Become a Red Flag

That puddle on the floor or extra-long litter box visit may be your pet's way of waving a red flag. Find out how to address this health condition, which can affect both dogs and cats.

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