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

Celebrating Our Furry, Finned and Winged Best Friends

Today we're honoring the animal companions that fill our lives with unconditional love, friendship and connection. On this National Pet Day, we recognize pets everywhere - whether they are already part of your household or waiting in a shelter or rescue for you to bring them home.
— 6 min read
blue green algae and pets
Dog Tips

The Deadly Threat Lurking in Lakes, Streams and Ponds

Tragically, one family lost all three of their dogs within five to six hours, and only one actually entered the toxic water. These waterways can be found in many locales, even in your own neighborhood. While they may not look threatening at first glance, know what may lie within.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

The Silent Symptoms of Cat Hypertension

The subtle signals of high blood pressure in felines unraveled. Delve into the world of feline health to uncover the whispering signs of hypertension that could mean the difference between health and heartache.
— 5 min read
pet detoxification
Dog Tips

This Hidden Threat Is Making Pets Sick All Over the Country

Given the odds, it's easy to see why this mostly invisible, underrated threat is so common, and is the trigger behind far more diseases than most people realize. But take heart - you could add a significant loving lifespan to your pet by mopping up the threat. Here's how.
— 8 min read
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Cat Tips

The Eye Signal That Says You’ve Made Friends With a Strange Cat

Cats tend to be shy with strangers, and humans tend to make a myriad of mistakes in greeting wary cats. But, these tricks of the trade can help you engage with a shy or wary cat. If they do this with their eyes, you'll know you've won them over. Or your guest has won your cat over.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

7 Easter Hazards All Pet Parents Need to Know About

The perils of chocolate Easter bunnies may not come as a surprise to most dog owners, but there are a half dozen other potential threats you need to know about if you share your home with a cat or dog. One little-known, highly toxic hazard has only become a serious problem in recent years.
— 5 min read
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