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Dog Tips

8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly

Many owners just think their pets like to snooze, but truth be told, they may be extremely bored, and boredom isn't a healthy emotional state for pets. Dogs and cats aren't designed to be sedentary for many hours each day, and that can lead to negative behaviors.

Dog Tips

When Chewing Turns Into Chomping Trouble

This pet behavior is more than a nuisance — it can lead to serious health risks, costly emergency surgeries, and lasting behavioral issues.

Inspiring Videos

How One Cat Inspired a Mission

Angela adopted her grandparents' cat, Mackenzie, then started helping other senior cats find homes — and ended up adopting another herself.

Cat Tips

Making This Diabetes Mistake Can Be Like Pouring Gasoline on a Fire

This might be a good time to 'disobey' your vet's advice. It's more like pouring gasoline on a wildfire than it is about putting out the fire. Yet many vets recommend it for diabetes despite overwhelming evidence against it. Do this instead, for a healthier pet and a fatter wallet.

Dog Tips

Those Little Tear Tracks? Here's What They Really Mean

There are several contributing factors behind tear staining in dogs. While some causes are benign, others may require veterinary intervention.

Inspiring Videos

The Horse Who Saved His Rider's Life

When Lauren fell and was badly injured, Huck the horse ran home for help — forging an unbreakable bond that changed everything.

Dog Tips

Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?

Sure you want a well-mannered pet. But there's an even more compelling reason to teach these three commands to the point of instant obedience. They can truly mean the difference between life and death. Just be sure to keep these three special words in mind during every training session.

Inspiring Videos

This Dog and These Deer Have the Sweetest Friendship

Every day, wild deer come to the fence just to see Maple the dog — proving some bonds go beyond species.

Special Species

When This Reptile Stops Eating, Here's What to Do

People aren't the only ones who can become anorexic — these creatures do too. These eight reasons may give you a hint about why they're rejecting food. And what to take note of his 'strike against eating' that lasts more than a few weeks.

Bark & Whiskers gives you the most updated information on species-appropriate pet nutrition and care.

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8 Signs Your Pet Is Bored Silly

When Chewing Turns Into Chomping Trouble

How One Cat Inspired a Mission

Making This Diabetes Mistake Can Be Like Pouring Gasoline on a Fire

Those Little Tear Tracks? Here's What They Really Mean

The Horse Who Saved His Rider's Life

Does Your Dog Instantly Obey These 3 Critical 'Life or Death' Commands?

This Dog and These Deer Have the Sweetest Friendship

When This Reptile Stops Eating, Here's What to Do

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