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

Unmasking the Pain Behind Cat Bad Breath

Bad breath in cats can indicate a severe, underlying oral problem that may lead to more serious health issues. Find out what this could mean for your pet's health, the potential causes and the steps you can take to help your cat regain fresh breath and a healthy mouth.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

This Mistake Could Make Your Pet a Target for Cancer

More and more pet owners are getting tired of being lied to and having their pets used as virtual guinea pigs for known or suspected carcinogens. Take a stand like pet owner Christine and tell these manufacturers you've had enough, too.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

Too Much Food — Tiny Kitty, Big Risks

Your kitten's round belly might look adorable, but overfeeding can lead to lifelong health risks. Learn how to keep your tiny feline fit, happy, and thriving with simple feeding habits.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

Have an Allergy to Animals? What to Do Next

Many allergic animal lovers brush aside the prospect of enjoying a pet. But is that as smart as it appears at first glance? Do the advantages ever outweigh the disadvantages? These 15 tips might help you decide what to do next — and even how to help allergic houseguests thrive.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

Ignore This Pet 'Gold Standard' — It Can Leave Your Pet Sickly

It may be the gold standard in this aspect of pet care. But at best, it's only a start. And at worst, if you follow it to a 'T,' it can mean you fall far short of optimal health for your precious pet. Here's what the doctor ordered, in addition to what they deem important.
— 8 min read
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Cat Tips

Before You Rescue — The Feral Cat Reality

They may seem to call your name, but experts suggest you stay away. They retain wild behaviors and there are far easier animals to adopt that are more likely to adjust well to domestic life. So please don't set yourself up for heartbreak with this mistake.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

The Underlying Cause of Disease That Hardly Anyone Considers

If your pet suffers with arthritis, bladder or urinary tract disease, liver disease, or diabetes, it's time to look beyond the condition. The cause might not be what you or your veterinarian thinks. Take 30 seconds and follow these 4 do-it-yourself steps to see for yourself.
— 6 min read
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