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Cat Tips

Is Your Cat Obsessed With Licking You?

Unravel the intriguing mystery behind your kitty's endless licking sessions and discover the surprising and heartwarming truths this peculiar behavior reveals about the unique bond you share with your feline friend.

Inspiring Videos

Cheddar: The Velcro Cat Who Loves Deeply

Cheddar, the ultimate Velcro cat, invades his owner's privacy and heart, forming an inseparable bond with endless affection.

Dog Tips

Avoid Tragedy: The Heimlich Maneuver Could Save Your Pet’s Life

This can happen to pets, especially dogs, just like it does to humans. And the emergency hands-on treatment is pretty much the same, with minor variations for big and small dogs and cats. Everything you need to know is right here.

Dog Tips

Can Your Dog Improve Your Brain Health?

Discover what researchers found about spending time with your furry friend. A new study reveals surprising effects on your brain and well-being, showing how simple actions with your pet can lead to unexpected and significant improvements.

Inspiring Videos

Stray Dog Finds Love and Laughter

A stray dog found covered in dirt wins over his new family with a whirlwind personality, bringing joy and challenges to their lives.

Dog Tips

This Strange ‘Symphony’ Can Signal Trouble, so Please Don't Ignore It

If you've ever heard these sounds from your dog, you may have wondered what's up with all that noise. And while it's usually par for the course, there are definitely signs of danger to watch out for. Here are 4 hints it's a serious problem.

Food Facts

This Antifungal Herb May Help With Yeast Infections

If your pet is constantly itching due to yeast infections, adding this pungent herb to their diet may help ease their discomfort. Simply sprinkle it over their meals or add to their homemade treat recipes.

Cat Tips

The Holistic Red Flag Most Pet Owners Don’t Yet Know About

Holistic health offers so many benefits for both you and your pet. But this one is a potential bombshell for your pet, and some pets consider them irresistible. And speaking of hazards, here are 5 others that pose grave dangers to your pet.

Cat Tips

This Critical Feline Condition Can Remain Hidden for Years, and Then

It suddenly expresses itself in a major way. Because cats are such masters at disguising illness, she'll be far gone by the time you find out. Discover these subtle hints of something amiss, and the early detection blood test that can help you manage this deadly condition early on.

Cat Tips

This Pet Feeding Mistake Can Lead to Obesity and Diabetes

Nutrition experts now agree, it's a bad idea to feed this to your pet. Some pets lack the salivary, intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity to digest this food, so feeding it may be asking for trouble. Here's what I recommend instead.

Pet Advice from Dr. Karen Becker

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Is Your Cat Obsessed With Licking You?

Cheddar: The Velcro Cat Who Loves Deeply

Avoid Tragedy: The Heimlich Maneuver Could Save Your Pet’s Life

Can Your Dog Improve Your Brain Health?

Stray Dog Finds Love and Laughter

This Strange ‘Symphony’ Can Signal Trouble, so Please Don't Ignore It

This Antifungal Herb May Help With Yeast Infections

The Holistic Red Flag Most Pet Owners Don’t Yet Know About

This Critical Feline Condition Can Remain Hidden for Years, and Then

This Pet Feeding Mistake Can Lead to Obesity and Diabetes

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