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Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.

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Cat Tips

What Is Your Cat Really Saying with Those Biscuits?

The next time your cat climbs into your lap and starts pressing those tiny paws into your leg, something quietly remarkable is happening. It's one of the most intimate compliments a cat has, and it says more than you'd think.

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Dog Tips

Could Your Anxious Companion Be Out of Balance?

Your anxious dog or cat may not be broken, disobedient, or in need of another training class; they may simply be a highly sensitive animal whose energetic system is asking for a different kind of support. The practices that help are gentler and simpler than you'd expect.

overuse of antibiotics in veterinary applications

Dog Tips

Be Aware, This Dangerous Conventional Veterinarian Practice Continues Today

Even with all the warnings, conventional veterinarians still hand out this treatment strategy like it was candy. Be aware, your pet can develop allergies and the list of side effects is long — many of them are long-term. Always make sure they do this first.

cat health warning signs

Cat Tips

9 Warning Signs Your Cat Needs a Vet, Some Can Turn Fatal in Days

This is a true emergency that could be linked to various underlying issues, some of which can lead to death within just a few days. So don't dilly-dally. Schedule an urgent vet exam — it could save her life.

fall pet hazards

Dog Tips

The Fall Hazards Most Pet Parents Never See Coming

The coziest season of the year quietly brings a new set of pet hazards tucked into everyday chores — a few minutes of awareness can prevent an emergency you will not see coming.

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Dog Tips

When the Baby Teeth May Be Overstaying Their Welcome

Sometimes a puppy's or kitten's baby tooth does not fall out like it should, and it can lead to bigger dental problems down the road. Learn about the signs, the breeds most at risk, and when it is best to see the vet.

semi domesticated cats

Cat Tips

Millions Love This Semi-Domesticated Pet — Do You?

These popular pets are far less dependent on humans than most assume. Many could survive in the wild. Their bond with humans swings between cuddly companion and creature of the wild. Do they deserve the 'domestic' label?

natural flea control dogs

Dog Tips

Looking for a More Natural Way to Fight Fleas?

For pet parents who want to skip the heavier chemicals or prescription medications, there is a whole toolkit of natural, integrative approaches that actually work when used as a coordinated plan across your yard, your home, and your pet.

6 tricks to keep cat active

Cat Tips

6 Creative Ways to Transform Your Cat Into an Indoor Athlete

Many indoor cats aren't getting the exercise they need for lifelong health and happiness. Discover six easy ways to boost your cat's fitness, enrich their mind, improve behavior, and bring you closer together.

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