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

Add These Healthy Foods to Your Pet’s Bowl

Uncover the remarkable power of these foods in battling common pet ailments and enhancing overall well-being. From powerful antioxidants to heart health heroes, find out which foods offer a protective shield for your beloved pets and how to safely introduce them into their diet.

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Dog Tips

Forget Harsh Chemicals — These Oils Deter Pests Like Armor

With tick-borne diseases set to soar this year, you must be on the alert, especially over the summer months. Forget DEET though. It's toxic and often ineffective. Instead, mix this up. Your pet will love you for it, and you'll enjoy the delightful scent too.

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Cat Tips

Unlocking Cat Mysteries From Tails to Tongues

In this installment of 'Why does my cat …?' we attempt to sort out just a few of the many complexities of our enigmatic feline family members. Let's jump right in!

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Dog Tips

Six Human Foods That Are Toxic and Fatal for Your Pets — Can You Name Them?

Many people are shocked because this list contains new surprises. Some sicken certain pets while others slide by unscathed. And sometimes symptoms don't show up till days later, by which time you fail to connect the dots. Know them, name them and avoid letting your pets have them.

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Cat Tips

Helping the Older Kitty With Cognitive Decline

Serious cognitive decline in cats is relatively common, but it's not inevitable or even normal. Know the seven signs that suggest your cat may need a helping hand, including a wide range of helpful supplements. Plus, be aware of the four diseases that can spark behavior changes.

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Dog Tips

8 Things Your Pet Wants You to Know

If your pet could talk, these are the 8 things he or she would most want you to know. But since your dog or cat can't speak up, I'm going to give you a helping hand to better understand their fears, wants, frustrations, and needs.

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Dog Tips

Count the Ways Your Pet Loves You

It's Valentine's Day, and for most owners, their pet holds a special place in their hearts. Today, show your pet how much you care - and be sure to recognize the sometimes hidden (or even offensive) ways she shows you you're the center of her world.

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Dog Tips

Secrets to Picking the Best Supplements for Pets

Dietary supplements can help support your pet's physical health and well-being, but only if they're high-quality and effective.

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Dog Tips

Tough to Kill, This Pet Parasite Can Infect You, Too

More and more pets are becoming persistent carriers of this infection, and the majority of pets affected show no obvious signs. Here's the common mistake to avoid in diagnosing it, and 3 common sense precautions to help keep your home parasite-free.

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