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Cat Tips

Dogs Get This Special Care 5 Times More Often Than Cats, but Why?

Why do dogs get this preferential treatment so much more often than cats? A pet food company surveyed over 1,000 cat and dog owners and what they discovered was stunning. It says a great deal about this type of care, and why cats are so often shortchanged.

Cat Tips

This Beautiful Pet Will Favor Your Lap Over Most Anything Else

She's a fanciful 'breed' that's been developed through human intervention, and if looks are any indication, she won't disappoint. You won't find her leaping to high spaces or darting around your home. She'll be most content napping on a soft pillow — or your lap.

Dog Tips

For Your Pet's Sake, Avoid These 2 Food Ingredients

Don't buy into industry marketing. These ingredients may be promoted as essential, but your pet doesn't need them. One is often genetically modified, while the other may disrupt colon health and increase stool output.

Dog Tips

Spending Too Much on Pet Care? 3 Ways to Cut Back

Caring for a dog now costs more than $1,600 a year and for a cat, $1,100. But there are ways to make it more affordable. The two areas where cost-cutting isn't recommended and three areas that provide ample opportunity to rein in spending.

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Dog Tips

Should You Boycott These Pet Brands That Think You're Dimwitted?

This behind-your-back talk about you stoops about as low as it gets. It's demeaning and disrespectful, a horrible way to build customer loyalty. On the other hand, maybe they have a reason for their reproach and deception, exemplified by these six deadly pet food disasters.

Cat Tips

Some Cats Nap. These Cats Launch

These are NOT cats that want to lounge in your lap all day long. They're known for their impressive athletic prowess and even ninja-worthy moves, like catapulting to your shoulder. NASA is even impressed. How to claim one of these nine nimble breeds for yourself.

Cat Tips

Adopting a New Kitty? 10 Things You'll Want to Know in Advance

Don't wait and wonder why you didn't know these things going in. Your new kitty can be a real thrill in your life, but knowing these 10 things up front can mean the difference between pain and pleasure. So, get these answers to question every new kitty owner asks early on.

Dog Tips

Your Pet's Itch That Won't Quit

A relentless itch, a strange smell, and a cycle of temporary fixes that never seem to last. Here's what may really be going on.

Dog Tips

When Bathroom Breaks Become a Red Flag

That puddle on the floor or extra-long litter box visit may be your pet's way of waving a red flag. Find out how to address this health condition, which can affect both dogs and cats.

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