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dog heart disease signs

Dog Tips

Could Your Pet's Heart Be Asking for Help?

Hearts are astonishingly patient; they keep working through a lot and hide trouble until they can't anymore. A slower walk, a soft cough, or breathing that seems a little faster than usual can be your pet's earliest way of asking for help, and catching that signal changes everything.

meet the worlds most unique rescue dog

Inspiring Videos

Meet the World's Most Unique Rescue Dog

Bear's unforgettable mix of German Shepherd and Basset Hound gave him a one-of-a-kind look, but it’s his joyful personality that wins everyone over.

homemade dog treats hazards

Dog Tips

Hazards to Avoid While Baking Homemade Dog Treats

Not all treats labeled 'all-natural' are worth trusting. Homemade treats can be a healthier option, as long as you know which ingredients to use and how to keep your dog safe.

are carrots good for your pets

Food Facts

You Probably Already Have This Pet Treat at Home

This beta-carotene-rich food can help boost your pet’s eyesight and immune health. If you have a teething puppy, giving them a raw frozen piece (with supervision, of course) can help ease their teething pain.

she gave birth with her foster mom beside her

Inspiring Videos

She Gave Birth with Her Foster Mom Beside Her

Nessie gave birth to six healthy puppies while her foster mom stayed by her side, then watched them grow before finding loving homes.

dogs mimic owners facial expressions

Dog Tips

Dogs Mimic Their Owners' Facial Expressions

Dogs are closely in tune with the emotions of dogs around them, mimicking behaviors like play bows and open-mouthed grins. It turns out this mimicry likely extends to humans, too, according to research that adds credence to the notion that dogs are capable of showing empathy.

d mannose pet urinary tract infections

Dog Tips

The Sweet Trick That Makes Life Harder for Bad Bacteria

There is a sweet, naturally occurring sugar that works with your pet's plumbing instead of directly against invading bacteria — making it nearly impossible for E. coli to hold on inside the bladder.

this dogs recovery feels like a miracle

Inspiring Videos

This Dog's Recovery Feels Like a Miracle

Lisa was found tied up, starving, and severely ill, but her remarkable recovery proved just how resilient a dog's spirit can be.

pet food chemicals

Dog Tips

A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

Cats are affected too, though in a different way. This 26-year study uncovered a troubling decline in dog fertility, pointing to hormone-disrupting chemicals that have become a common part of everyday life.

anisocoria in cats

Cat Tips

The Eye Change You Should Never Brush Off

That moment when you glance at your cat and notice one pupil looks bigger than the other can mean almost anything — from a harmless lifelong trait to a fast-moving emergency that steals sight within hours. Know how to tell the difference.

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