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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Dog Tips

The Hormone Problem That Can Look Like 'Just Getting Older'

Weight that creeps up without more food. A coat that loses its shine. Thirst that does not match the weather. Any one of these could be aging — but together, they can also point to a hormone problem that is genuinely manageable once someone thinks to look.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

Fatal Tick-Borne Disease on the Rise in 17 US States

Tick-borne disease can happen to either dogs or cats, and this doozy appears to have a preference for felines. Be alert and aware and know the signs to look for. This is one of the worst tick-borne diseases your pet could ever get.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

The Herb That Can Turn Zoomies Into Naptime

One small pinch, and your living room goes from frenzied to peaceful in about 10 minutes. Here is the actual science of what catnip does, how to use it well, and what to try if your cat is one of the many who shrug at it entirely.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

This Shiny Little Find Is No Treasure for Curious Paws

It's very important that you not treat these with disregard, despite their low worth fiscally. If your dog (or cat or bird) decides it's a fascination and eats it, death may follow. And it's so simple to prevent, just by being careful about where you store it.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Could You Spot Cancer Before the Signs Get Loud?

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and it's the right moment to learn what those early signals look like. By the time most diagnoses are made, the signs have been quietly showing up for weeks or even months.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

The Trick Pet Companies Want You to Fall For

It's the latest in their playbook of tricky moves. And know this: They're sure to make it sound fantastic, probably like the best thing since sliced bread. Especially for this group of dogs. And they'll probably not mention the salmonella threat they're trying to hide.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Their Water Bowl Hiding a Surprising Upgrade?

Your pet's water bowl has been sitting on the kitchen floor for years without you giving it a second thought. A growing body of veterinary research suggests one small upgrade to what fills it might support their aging process.
— 9 min read