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Cat Tips

8 Things Cat People Understand That Others Don't

Living with a cat is unlike living with any other pet. People owned by cats live differently and make concessions that non-cat lovers would never dream of doing. Guaranteed to produce a chuckle or two for anyone who shares his or her home and heart with a feline.

Dog Tips

Don't Fall for This Dangerous Feeding Practice

This practice is growing in popularity, even though dogs' and cats' bodies weren't created to survive this way. Depriving them of this basic need could cripple their healing potential and ability to function optimally.

Cat Tips

What Homeless Cats Need Most from You, Especially Now

Just because feral cats may scamper when you approach them doesn't mean they don't need or want your help and protection, especially when temperatures take a nose dive. Doing these two things will go a long way to help make life better for homeless cats.

Dog Tips

Still Feeding Kibble? At Least Choose This Less Revulsive Brand

Slate article depicts the gross, stomach-flipping junk that passes as your favorite four-legged family member's food. You'd never dream of eating it yourself, so skip it for your pet too. At a minimum, use this ethically sourced kibble brand with no Chinese ingredients.

Food Facts

Eggs: Could an Egg a Day Keep Doggy Dementia Away?

Called 'Mother Nature's original superfood,' this simple, easy-to-prepare, and inexpensive source of bioavailable nutrients is a staple food around the world, but did you know that it can be shared with pets as well?

Dog Tips

This Breed Is So Damaged These Pups Can't Even Fit Through the Birth Canal

It's a travesty what breeders have done to these wonderful dogs, and sadly, the DNA damage may not be reversible. Known for bad breeding practices, many are in constant pain and can't eat normally or even walk due to inherited deformities.

Cat Tips

Don't Adopt 1 of These Low-Maintenance Pets 'Til You Check Off These 5 Points

Or you could accidentally create a high-maintenance nightmare for yourself. And it can be harder to extricate yourself than you think. So make sure you can say 'check' to each of these five points before proceeding past 'go.' Then you can enjoy the love without painful regrets.

Dog Tips

Think Your Pet Has Arthritis? This Could Make Him Puppy-Like Again

Arthritis is a progressive disease, proven again by the control group in this study. The controls continued to decline, versus those receiving this two-part treatment, which improved their paw strength and activity level in eight weeks. But there's one small caveat.

Food Facts

Carrots: Is This Vibrant Root the Ultimate Pet-Friendly Treat?

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.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

8 Things Cat People Understand That Others Don't

Don't Fall for This Dangerous Feeding Practice

What Homeless Cats Need Most from You, Especially Now

Still Feeding Kibble? At Least Choose This Less Revulsive Brand

Eggs: Could an Egg a Day Keep Doggy Dementia Away?

This Breed Is So Damaged These Pups Can't Even Fit Through the Birth Canal

Don't Adopt 1 of These Low-Maintenance Pets 'Til You Check Off These 5 Points

Think Your Pet Has Arthritis? This Could Make Him Puppy-Like Again

Carrots: Is This Vibrant Root the Ultimate Pet-Friendly Treat?

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