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Dog Tips

Saltwater — A Hidden Risk to Your Dog at the Beach

If you love spending time at the oceanfront with your dog, saltwater consumption is a little-known, but deadly, risk to be aware of. It takes only a small amount of salt to lead to debilitating symptoms; here's what to watch out for and how to keep your dog safe at the beach.

Food Facts

Yogurt: This Creamy Treat Could Be Your Pet's Gut Health Secret

Your pet's digestive tract is the largest immune organ in the body, and feeding them this creamy treat may help keep it in top shape.

Dog Tips

This Could Mean Life or Death for Your Pet — Are You Ready?

It makes sense to have a plan drawn up and supplies gathered in advance of these potential emergencies because at that moment, it could be too late. Doing so now will save you time, anxiety, and even panic when the worst happens. What to do and buy today.

Cat Tips

Help Your Pet Avoid the Pain and Suffering of These 5 Diseases — It's Simple

Ever wonder why some pets are so long-lived yet others seem to suffer so much? Well, it might come down to these simple basics on each of the five top preventable diseases. From diabetes to constipation, here's what your pet wants you to know.

Dog Tips

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Get into the habit of telling your dog off for doing this, and you may simply be confusing them and damaging your relationship with your furry friend. It's against their natural inclinations and may actually cause them to do more of the things you're trying to get them to stop.

Special Species

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

Every day, these giant adults eat 22 pounds of a food their digestive system was never designed to consume. And GI disease is a primary cause of death — whether they're wild or captive. Can their microbiome adjust in time to save the species?

Dog Tips

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

If you were a dog and wanted to get your humans to do something for you, how would you communicate? Turns out dogs' gestures aren't as random as you might assume. These are the ones used most often for four particular purposes. How well do you respond to them?

Food Facts

Thyme: This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

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.

Dog Tips

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

For two groups of older adults, they used monitors to get an objective measure, rather than self-reporting. The results were stunning, and quite widespread. Are there more benefits to the people or the pets? And what were they? Find out here — it's awesome.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Saltwater — A Hidden Risk to Your Dog at the Beach

Yogurt: This Creamy Treat Could Be Your Pet's Gut Health Secret

This Could Mean Life or Death for Your Pet — Are You Ready?

Help Your Pet Avoid the Pain and Suffering of These 5 Diseases — It's Simple

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

Thyme: This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

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