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Dog Tips

What Your Dog Reveals About Your Stress, Health, and Behavior

People and their dogs just 'get' each other. It's a biological connection. You might be stunned at the profoundness of that connection. Research shows an uncanny level of understanding and communication - and it reflects on you in some surprising ways.

Food Facts

Could a Happier Pet Start in the Gut?

Your pet's gut health plays a crucial role in their biological functions and protection against diseases. Give them this key ingredient to keep their gut in check.

Inspiring Videos

Scared Rescue Dog Falls Hard for Her Foster Dad

This injured stray was initially terrified of her foster dad. But as she healed, something changed. Now she's his little shadow and can't give him enough kisses.

Dog Tips

Which Is Smarter, Your Cat or Your Dog? Here's What the Study Says

Why do so many people think dogs are way smarter than cats — and what do the studies say? Get the surprising truth here, how dogs and cats each recall memories — and the silent contributor to the 'dog is smarter' theory. Plus the distinctive smart traits of each.

Cat Tips

Could Your Furry Friend Know Exactly What It Needs?

Cats may be drawn to different herbs at different times. Herbal self-selection lets them explore those preferences. Learn how to create a simple setup that gives your cat a variety of herbs to choose from.

Inspiring Videos

58 Rescue Pets Take the Flight of Their Lives

A woman terrified of flying faced her biggest fear to help transport 58 cats and dogs off euthanasia lists and toward foster homes and second chances.

Dog Tips

If a Snake Bites Your Pet, Never Do This

No matter what type of snake is involved, a snakebite should always be considered an emergency, even if you don't notice immediate symptoms. You may be inclined to take these first aid measures, but don't. They could make the situation worse.

Dog Tips

Could One Hormone Explain the Changes in Your Pet?

When your pet's behavior, appetite, weight, or energy changes and you can't quite pin down why, one busy little hormone may be doing more of the storytelling than you would think. Understanding how it works could unlock changes you have been trying to make sense of for a while.

Inspiring Videos

Sad Shelter Dog Gets Her Own Snow Racetrack

Cookie was so shut down at the shelter that her rescuers feared she'd given up. Once she felt safe at home, her goofy personality and legendary zoomies came out.

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What Your Dog Reveals About Your Stress, Health, and Behavior

Could a Happier Pet Start in the Gut?

Scared Rescue Dog Falls Hard for Her Foster Dad

Which Is Smarter, Your Cat or Your Dog? Here's What the Study Says

Could Your Furry Friend Know Exactly What It Needs?

58 Rescue Pets Take the Flight of Their Lives

If a Snake Bites Your Pet, Never Do This

Could One Hormone Explain the Changes in Your Pet?

Sad Shelter Dog Gets Her Own Snow Racetrack

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