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Dog Tips

Reading Your Dog's Mood Through His Face

Did you know that if you look closely enough, you can get a pretty good idea of what your dog is thinking & how he is feeling? Strengthen your bond with your pup by spending some time looking at his eyes, ears and mouth to recognize the signs of fear, aggression, anxiety, playfulness or relaxation.

Cat Tips

What Happens When You Feed Your Cat Carbs

Big Pet Food would love nothing more than for you to feed your cat their ultraprocessed, carb-based foods. But is that in your pet's best interests? Can her body actually handle grains and starches? Find out what can happen when you follow their blind-sighted feeding recommendations.

Dog Tips

The Unique Nutritional Needs of Active, Athletic Dogs

If you have a herding and hunting dog, agility competitor, a search & rescue pup, or a military or police K9, you may be making a big mistake if you're feeding him regular high-performance food. An active dog produces large amounts of excess radicals during exercise, making these extra nutrients.

Dog Tips

Help! My Pet Has Diarrhea

If you're owned by a cat or dog, it's not if, but when you will deal with a bout of diarrhea. What should you do, and when does it become too serious to deal with at home? Here's what I recommend feeding, along with a handful of useful supplements, and when to see your vet.

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Game-Changing Therapy Improves Lives of Pets and Owners

Armed with only processed prescription food, Dr. Judy Morgan felt like she had nothing to offer her patients. After deciding to expand her knowledge, she stumbled onto a therapy that would not only transform the lives of patients she had never before been able to help, but benefit their owners, too.

Dog Tips

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

Have a dog or cat who won't let you near her mouth, much less brush his pearly whites? Here I break the process down on video step-by-step so you'll have the confidence you need to get started, even with the most uncooperative subject, along with some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

Special Species

The Wondrous Creature That Builds 6-Feet-Tall Nests

Wildlife biologist Mike Cove had his heart set on studying big cats in exotic locations, but instead, he and his team ended up championing a precious creature that engineers an entire ecosystem, complete with separate rooms. And not a day too soon, as these animals are rare and endangered.

Dog Tips

The No-Surprise, Perfect Pet Adoption

Imagine adopting a pet that holds no surprises - what you see is what you get, has manners and respects your belongings. Best of all, you'll be gaining a new pal that's easy to kick back with and quickly form an especially close bond, as this special pet will be forever grateful you chose her.

Cat Tips

6 Ways to Help Cats Peacefully Coexist

The unfortunate truth is, unless they are littermates or they've grown up together, cats are not naturally social. Kitties introduced as adults, more often than not, just don't get along well. Here are six ideas to help you relieve the stress and create peace in your multi-cat household.

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Reading Your Dog's Mood Through His Face

What Happens When You Feed Your Cat Carbs

The Unique Nutritional Needs of Active, Athletic Dogs

Help! My Pet Has Diarrhea

Game-Changing Therapy Improves Lives of Pets and Owners

Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

The Wondrous Creature That Builds 6-Feet-Tall Nests

The No-Surprise, Perfect Pet Adoption

6 Ways to Help Cats Peacefully Coexist

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