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Inspiring Videos

Found on the Road, Full of Love

While biking with a rescue pup, he spotted a dumped dog on the roadside. One wiggle and a happy pee later, she found safety — and now awaits her forever home.

Dog Tips

Here's Where Your Vet Checks Your Pet for Signs of Disease

When your vet examines your pet, he or she is looking for clues in different body parts. If you've ever wondered what your vet is doing while poking and prodding, here's your A-to-Z cheat sheet of 10 body parts and the abnormal signs your vet is searching for.

Food Facts

Duck Meat: This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

While your dog or cat may enjoy chicken or beef regularly, it's good to introduce them to new flavors every once in a while. This alternative protein may be a healthy, enjoyable way to change things up.

Inspiring Videos

Moose and Peach — Unlikely Best Friends

A dog lover adopts a kitten on a whim — and unexpectedly witnesses the start of an inseparable friendship between her pup Moose and the new cat, Peach.

Dog Tips

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Food makers tout these as beneficial for your pet's digestive tract, but that's true for only certain pets. Many others have GI conditions that make these a bad idea, as they can feed the pathogenic bacteria and push your pet's gut bacteria ratio out of balance even more.

Cat Tips

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

Retired veterinary nutritionist proved that even in animals with kidney failure, restricting this failed to improve health or longevity. In fact, the more it was restricted, the sicker these animals became. But here's the new caveat that keeps getting ignored.

Inspiring Videos

From Fearful to Free

Terrified of touch and frozen in fear, this rescued puppy found healing and happiness through the love of her new dog family.

Cat Tips

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

Is there any truth to the connection between coat colors and aggressiveness and bossiness in felines? This study of 1,274 cats reveals some interesting findings, including the colors associated with the most and least aggressive behaviors. Plus — how to live in harmony with a kitty control freak.

Food Facts

Cantaloupe: This Hydrating Treat Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Pet

Despite being a summertime favorite, this round-shaped fruit can be enjoyed any time of the year. Here's a tip — Slice it into small pieces and try giving it as a training treat for your pet!

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Found on the Road, Full of Love

Here's Where Your Vet Checks Your Pet for Signs of Disease

Duck Meat: This Nutrient-Rich Meat May Be Exactly What Your Pets Bowl Has Been Missing

Moose and Peach — Unlikely Best Friends

This Popular Supplement Can Turn Your Pet's Gut Into a Yeasty Mess

Orthodox Wisdom Says to Restrict This as Your Pet Ages — Study Says Don’t

From Fearful to Free

What Your Cat's Coat Color Can Tell You About Her Behavior

Cantaloupe: This Hydrating Treat Could Be a Game-Changer for Your Pet

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