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Why Animal Shelters Are the Worst Option for Dogs

According to our newest Game Changer, Essie Dube, dogs aren't disposable - they're not 'things' that can be euthanized. To that end, she works hard to keep dogs out of kennels and in loving homes. Here's what she wants the world to know about dogs and shelters.

Dog Tips

Detect Your Dog's Risk of Ligament Injury With 98% Accuracy

While certain breeds (including America's most popular breed) may be more susceptible to developing cruciate ligament rupture, the reality is, this painful and debilitating condition can occur in any dog, no matter the breed, size or age. Now there's a way to know your dog's risk with 98% accuracy.

Food Facts

Taro: Cook This Root Crop Before Feeding to Your Pets

Popular in tropical places like Hawaii, this food can add an interesting texture to your pet’s meals, but make sure you cook it properly. Because it’s high in starch, only give it in small amounts. Here’s how to share it with them.

Dog Tips

The Unique Traits of Highly Trained Dogs

A new study confirms what many people suspect - highly trained dogs are different from their less-educated canine cousins. But as far as communication is concerned, is training needed for dogs to understand us or is some part of this ability innate? Another study with 160 stray dogs provides clues.

Cat Tips

8 Ways to Help Your Cat Feel Loved

Cats are different from dogs, and even from each other, meaning the way to your cat's heart is a unique path. How do you find the way so your cat will feel truly loved and cared for? With a little time, attention and outside-the-box thinking, it can happen.

Dog Tips

Does Having a Diabetic Pet Raise Your Risk for Diabetes?

Research shows that owners of dogs with diabetes are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than owners of dogs without diabetes. Why is that? Many dogs and their owners share certain behavioral, health and other lifestyle factors, but could the 'sharing' of gut health play a role, too?

Dog Tips

Here's What Kibble Processing Does to Fresh Food

Raw food contains all its original nutrients, but when high heat is applied for the extrusion of kibble, the molecular structure of proteins change, as well as the nutritional content of the food. Researchers decided to find out if adding fresh chicken meat to the mix would help.

Special Species

Understanding the Third Most Popular Pet — Is He Happy?

Much different to read than cats and dogs, these affectionate pets have their own body language to let you know when they are content and when they are feeling out of sorts, or afraid, stressed or anxious. Your ability to bond with this pet depends largely on your ability to understand him.

Dog Tips

How Your Pet Parenting Style Shapes Your Dog's Behavior

Just as the way humans parent their children is an important factor in a child's development & mental health, the bond between dog parents and their pets influences canine behavior. What's your pet parenting style and how is it shaping your dog's responsiveness, attachment and puzzle-solving skills?

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Why Animal Shelters Are the Worst Option for Dogs

Detect Your Dog's Risk of Ligament Injury With 98% Accuracy

Taro: Cook This Root Crop Before Feeding to Your Pets

The Unique Traits of Highly Trained Dogs

8 Ways to Help Your Cat Feel Loved

Does Having a Diabetic Pet Raise Your Risk for Diabetes?

Here's What Kibble Processing Does to Fresh Food

Understanding the Third Most Popular Pet — Is He Happy?

How Your Pet Parenting Style Shapes Your Dog's Behavior

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