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Dog Tips

Pets Love This More Than Almost Anything and It's Terrific for You Too

Doing these six things with your dog can make it one of the richest and most rewarding relationships on earth, similar to this prized one between humans. Except that in many ways, it is qualitatively different from the world of people and can literally be transformative.

Dog Tips

Signs and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning in Dogs

Dogs in Flint, Michigan have had opportunities to get tested for lead at a series of events. Dogs in urban areas and those living in older homes may also be at risk of lead poisoning.

Cat Tips

Did This Professor Crack the Code for Feline Kidney Disease?

According to this Japanese immunologist, a protein produced by immune cells called AIM may be a potential trigger for feline chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects over 50% of cats 10 years and older. While it's an exciting discovery, these three time-tested recommendations are still important.

Dog Tips

Don't Bring Home a New Dog Before Locking Away These 10 Items

Bringing home a new dog is an exciting event. Remember to proactively lock up these 10 items that could mean impending doom for your curious new pet — including some with no antidote, and others you might never suspect.

Dog Tips

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Makes a Great Family Pet

They may rank only 40th in popularity, but that's likely because they're not as well recognized. They're bright, affectionate, and athletic, and they're tough and hardy. Many have even won the rare AKC 'dual champion' title, which speaks volumes to this breed.

Food Facts

Honeydew Melon: Should You Add This Refreshing Fruit to Your Pet's Bowl?

This juicy and sweet fruit is popular during warm months. It’s loaded with free radical-scavenging polyphenols and antioxidants that may help support your pet’s eye health.

Dog Tips

Turns Your Dog Into a 4-Legged Troublemaker in a Shockingly Short Time

Does your dog show these problem behaviors? It's probably this. Yet pet parents are often blissfully ignorant of this hidden role in this troublesome state of affairs. Fortunately, all three are easier to fix than you think.

Food Facts

White Rice: Can Pets Safely Eat This Popular Grain? What You Should Know

Fluffy, starchy and compliments many dishes, this grain is a staple in many cuisines. Does it deserve a spot in your pet’s meals, too? Read this article to find out.

Dog Tips

7 Life-Saving Steps That Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

Please don't wait until an emergency happens to start thinking about what you would do. Seconds can determine whether your pet lives or dies. Know the seven steps that will allow you to spring into action if and when an emergency happens. Plus, 13 animal emergencies that require immediate care.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

Pets Love This More Than Almost Anything and It's Terrific for You Too

Signs and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning in Dogs

Did This Professor Crack the Code for Feline Kidney Disease?

Don't Bring Home a New Dog Before Locking Away These 10 Items

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Makes a Great Family Pet

Honeydew Melon: Should You Add This Refreshing Fruit to Your Pet's Bowl?

Turns Your Dog Into a 4-Legged Troublemaker in a Shockingly Short Time

White Rice: Can Pets Safely Eat This Popular Grain? What You Should Know

7 Life-Saving Steps That Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

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