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dog kennel cough natural remedies
Dog Tips

7 Natural Remedies for Healing Kennel Cough

Kennel cough, or Bordetella, is a common, very contagious upper respiratory infection in dogs. If your dog has a nagging, honking cough, and has been around a number of other dogs, it's time to take action. Instead of antibiotics, help speed your pup's recovery with these time-tested remedies.
5 min read
owners misunderstand pet separation anxiety
Dog Tips

Why Do so Many Owners Misunderstand Separation Anxiety?

Separation anxiety is like a panic attack in humans - a feeling of very real terror that's outside your dog's control. A condition not to be confused with simple doggy boredom or overzealous devotion, separation anxiety can be made worse when owners make this common mistake.
9 min read
pandemic hobby pets
Dog Tips

Pandemic 'Hobby Pets' Being Surrendered in Droves

Normally, animal care centers in this city take in about 200 of these easily attained pets in a 10-month period. However, in 2022, they've taken in 650, forcing the city to purchase a special $20,000 tower to house them and to introduce a bill banning their sale.
5 min read
why do dogs cry happy tears
Dog Tips

The Real Reason Dogs Cry Happy Tears

Researchers had never before heard of dogs shedding tears in joyful situations, so the idea this might be a world first excited them. Sure enough, after being separated from their owners for more than five hours, these 18 dogs cried tears of joy when reunited, but perhaps for a deeper reason.
4 min read
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Cat Tips

The Remarkable Feral Wisdom of House Cats

If there was ever a reason to feed your kitty a healthy variety of foods, this is it. Somehow, domesticated cats have retained the unique ability of felines in the wild to provide their bodies with exactly what they need to thrive. For best results, feed your cat this recommended menu of foods.
6 min read
food for dog skin health
Dog Tips

Using Food to Help Manage Your Dog's Skin Health

If your dog suffers with itchy skin or other skin conditions, a change in his skin microbiome may be to blame. This first-of-its-kind study shows how what you feed your pet can influence not only the health of your dog's skin, but immune function as well.
6 min read