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Inspiring Videos

River Otters Can Be so Smart and so Cute!

Otters often float on their backs and crack shells open using a stone on their chest.

Dog Tips

This Behavior Indicates How Secure Your Dog Feels at Home

All dogs have certain canine quirks. And you may wonder about their hidden messages. Here are three we haven't discussed recently ... including one that can be a tip-off as to how comfortable and secure your dog feels in your home.

Dog Tips

Makes Your Pet Feel Rotten, If Only for a Fleeting Moment

Can set off a cascade of negative GI symptoms. The underlying cause may determine how long it lasts. Here's what to expect from your vet as you try to get to the root of this perplexing and potentially frustrating inflammatory disease.

Dog Tips

The Hidden Challenges of Adopting Littermates

Should you ever consider adopting two puppies, or siblings, at the same time? While it may seem like a grand idea, many shelters and breeders don't allow it for very good reasons. Often a disaster waiting to happen, here's what I advise you to do if you've already adopted a pair.

Inspiring Videos

French Bulldogs: If They Fits, They Sits!

Not every stereotype fits: Cats aren't the only ones with a box, basket, bowl obsession!

Cat Tips

8 Ways You May Accidentally Offend Your Kitty

Many cat owners become frustrated by their cat's rejection of their love and attention. Cuddles and petting are returned with hissing and scratches. If that sounds familiar, here are 8 actions that might put you in the 'doghouse' with your cat, and how to stay on good terms instead.

uncanny similarities humans and elephants

Special Species

The Uncanny Similarities Between Humans and This Massive Mammal

Up until now, it was assumed that only humans and bonobos, aka the pygmy chimpanzee, have self-domesticated, or gone through an evolutionary process resulting in less aggressive, more cooperative individuals. Imagine how excited this research team was when they discovered this third group.

Inspiring Videos

Kitty Watches a Scary Movie and His Eyes Say It All!

Whatever this riveted kitty is watching on the big screen, he can't pull his eyes away!

Cat Tips

Put an End to Tormenting Itchy Skin and Incessant Scratching

You wouldn't ignore this if this happened to you. So take heed when it's your poor pet. And discover the hidden reason behind the itchy torment. Otherwise, not only will she be miserable, but through constant scratching she could create a secondary infection.

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River Otters Can Be so Smart and so Cute!

This Behavior Indicates How Secure Your Dog Feels at Home

Makes Your Pet Feel Rotten, If Only for a Fleeting Moment

The Hidden Challenges of Adopting Littermates

French Bulldogs: If They Fits, They Sits!

8 Ways You May Accidentally Offend Your Kitty

The Uncanny Similarities Between Humans and This Massive Mammal

Kitty Watches a Scary Movie and His Eyes Say It All!

Put an End to Tormenting Itchy Skin and Incessant Scratching

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