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Dog Tips

Still Feeding Kibble? This Hidden Ingredient Could Be a Problem

No matter how you feed your pet, it's critical to strike the 'Goldilocks' zone for fiber. Too little, too much, or the wrong kind can heap health hazards onto your precious dog. Some dogs need these mixed into their daily food to keep them on the straight and narrow of great health.

Inspiring Videos

The Last Puppy Finally Chosen

Junie was the last of her litter, passed between fosters — until she finally found a home and chose her favorite human.

Dog Tips

What Does It Mean When Your Dog Gives You the ‘Side-Eye’?

If your dog has ever given you that side-eye look, known as 'whale eye,' it may be more than a funny expression. It can be a clue to how your pet is feeling and what they need from you.

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Dog Tips

Your Pet Isn't 'Tired' They're Bored Out of Their Mind

A few simple activities, including 'brain games,' could be the secret to turning your restless pup into a calmer, happier companion.

Inspiring Videos

The Blind Dog Who Runs Like the Wind

Born without eyes and nearly euthanized, Dani now runs freely — proving that blindness doesn't limit a life full of joy.

Dog Tips

Be Aware — This Pet Food Contains a Stunning List of 40 'Clean' Ingredients

Clean is often presented as the new standard. However, not all claims may fully reflect product quality. Some pet owners choose to avoid these products in favor of alternatives. Does your pet's food contain any of these so-called wholesome ingredients?

Food Facts

This Tiny Fruit Packs a Surprising Punch for Your Pet's Brain

What this fruit lacks in size, it makes up for in health benefits, as it offers an array of polyphenols with impressive antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Offer your pet a few bites and let them enjoy this fruit's delicious flavor and nutrition.

Inspiring Videos

Dumped in the Cold, Saved by Kindness

Dumped in freezing weather, Elsa was weak and heartbroken — but one person stepped in and gave her a second chance.

Cat Tips

Finally Caught on Camera — The Last Member of Its Species in the Wild

These magnificently sleek creatures once freely roamed the American Southwest, but vanished over the last 150 years. Researchers suspected that one of them still existed in the US, and spent years with the help of a dog trained in scat detection to find him.

Dog Tips

Why Do Pets Roll Like That — and Why Is It Always Something Gross?

Dogs roll for all kinds of reasons, and not all of them are what you would expect. Here is what your dog is really trying to tell you.

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Still Feeding Kibble? This Hidden Ingredient Could Be a Problem

The Last Puppy Finally Chosen

What Does It Mean When Your Dog Gives You the ‘Side-Eye’?

Your Pet Isn't 'Tired' They're Bored Out of Their Mind

The Blind Dog Who Runs Like the Wind

Be Aware — This Pet Food Contains a Stunning List of 40 'Clean' Ingredients

This Tiny Fruit Packs a Surprising Punch for Your Pet's Brain

Dumped in the Cold, Saved by Kindness

Finally Caught on Camera — The Last Member of Its Species in the Wild

Why Do Pets Roll Like That — and Why Is It Always Something Gross?

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