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Cat Tips

Why Indoor Cats Benefit From Time Outdoors

Most cat experts agree on one thing: whenever possible, felines should be offered protected, controlled access to the outdoors for their physical and mental well-being. But how do you do that if yours is an indoor-only kitty, or you live in an urban area?
— 8 min read
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Cat Tips

Why a Cat Patio Is the Next Best Thing for Your Feline

Mighty hunters at heart, cats have an inherent desire to stalk, pounce and explore, no matter what size they are or where they live. But not all kitties have the opportunity to be resourceful nomads of the veldt, ever on the lookout for prey.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Strange Phenomenon of the Growing Canine Brain

When animals are domesticated, their brains typically decrease in size. And that has been the case with the brains of dogs over the past thousands of years. But researchers have recently discovered something they can't fully explain and it’s not related to breed or the tasks dogs perform.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Dogs Love These Chews, but They Fracture Teeth Like Crazy

I spend a lot of time advising pet parents on 'safe' bones and chews, yet many believe their pup is immune to fractured teeth. And that's tragic as these popular chews can result in lots of broken teeth that can lead to extreme pain and infection, without you even knowing for months or years.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Mysterious Genetic Material Found in 6 Brands of Pet Food

Purchased on Chewy.com, these six foods were analyzed using whole genome sequencing. And what this team found hidden in all six products was appalling: undeclared species of both animals and plants. Not only do these pet foods not meet label claims, they pose a potential risk to health.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Quickly Leads to Death If You Ignore This Threat

It's very easy for humans to equate this to a known human symptom. But where cats and dogs are concerned, you'd be mistaken on this. Instead, check out this telltale sign your pet is quickly headed down the wrong road, and needs fast help to save his life. So please don't ignore.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

How to Spot the 4 Most Common Feline Carcinomas

Cats can develop tumors almost anywhere, but some types are much more common. If you have one or more feline family members, you need to know how to spot the signs so you can act promptly. Here are two recommendations for supporting any pet already diagnosed.
— 7 min read
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