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Cat Tips

Could This Be the Best Test Yet for Detecting Kidney Disease?

About half of all cats over 10 suffer from chronic kidney disease, but when detected early and managed proactively, many live full and happy lives. This newly discovered biomarker can identify the onset of disease about 17 months earlier than the test we use today.

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet's Favorite Toy a Hidden Health Risk?

Human studies have demonstrated that these tiny particles have a negative impact on health, which means, they affect your pet's well-being, too.

Cat Tips

Did You Know That This Makes Your Cat's Heart Leap for Joy?

Cats are well known for either ignoring this human noise or hiding from it. But that may be because the specific noises aren't the kind of soothing that makes a cat's heart purr. But when researchers did this, cats used their scent glands to claim this as their own.

Cat Tips

When Every Breath Is a Struggle — Don't Wait to Act

When your cat's breathing suddenly changes, you need to act quickly to help save their life. Identify the warning signs that something is amiss and learn how to prevent disaster from striking.

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Dog Tips

Walk Through These Doors, Your Odds for Good Care Vanish

Watch out, they're popping up everywhere like mushrooms after a soaking rain. And the risk is all yours if you walk through their doors with your pet. Be forewarned, the horror stories are real. Your pet's well-being may be at stake.

Cat Tips

America's Favorite Pet — What Makes Them So Magical?

If you're one of the owners of these 96 million pets, you probably already know what makes them special. Here are 13 reasons just in case you need a refresher, or if you're one of the 54% of households who may not know what makes them so magical.

Cat Tips

People Think This Shows Love for Their Pet — This Study Proves Otherwise

Owners often (silently) fear their pet will become aggressive and depressed if they don't demonstrate their 'love' for their pet this way. In reality, the opposite was true. This study showed it made their pet more affectionate, cuddly, and demonstrative, and less manipulative.

Dog Tips

Red Alert — Just 1 of These Pills Can Harm a Pet

Misguided pet parents think that because these are OK for them to use, giving one to their pet won't do any damage. Not so, as these over-the-counter pills for humans can bind to protein in your pet's bloodstream and damage his kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and even his nerves.

Cat Tips

Want an Easygoing Quiet Pet That's Great with Kids? Consider This

These affectionate, social, and quiet pets won't add to the noise volume of a busy home. Yet they'll stick close by your side, play fetch, and follow you around the house. Best of all, they're great with kids, and when they do 'talk,' it tends to be in a soft, quiet tone.

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