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Food Facts

Many Pet Owners Still Think This Fish Is Healthy

It may be loaded with omega-3s and other nutrients, but giving this food to your pet can cause unseen damage — it contains a toxin that accumulates in their body. Give your pets these safer options instead.

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Inspiring Videos

He Had One Day Left — Then Everything Changed

A dog with only one day left in the shelter finally found a home — and soon proved he was more than just a rescue.

Cat Tips

Surprisingly, Your Kitty Loves This More Than Just About Anything

They're prone to hiding this fact, so you might not be in the know. But when researchers studied two groups of kitties, presented items from four categories, you wouldn't believe what they chose — despite their seeming dislike for it.

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Dog Tips

Is the Air Inside Your Home Affecting Your Pet More Than You Think?

The air your pet breathes all day may be quietly affecting their health. Here is how to clean it up.

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Inspiring Videos

She Asked for the Dog No One Wanted

After losing her dog, she asked the shelter who needed help the most — and found a blind, elderly pup who had been overlooked for months.

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Dog Tips

From Anxiety to Arthritis, This Fast-Growing Pet Supplement Is a Godsend

No wonder it's become so popular. It offers wide-ranging and potent effects for developing puppies, anxious pets, and pets with arthritis, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and inflammatory skin conditions. And that's just the start. Know how to pick the best type.

can you feed kumquats to your pets

Food Facts

This Tiny Citrus Fruit May Surprise You and Your Pet

Feeding these small, sweet-sour fruits to your pet may help ward off chronic diseases and keep them from gaining unwanted pounds, but are they 100% OK for companion animals? Here's what you should know when sharing this food with them.

the cat who refused to give up

Inspiring Videos

The Cat Who Refused to Give Up

A cat found crying under a dumpster had a broken pelvis — but after surgery and treatment, he's now running and ready for a home.

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Dog Tips

Dog Gazes Trigger Release of 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin

Gazing into your dog's eyes makes you feel good for a reason. Research shows it triggers the release of oxytocin in both you and your pet, helping to strengthen your human-dog bond.

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Cat Tips

Not Every Cat Sniffle Is Just a Cold

That cute little sneeze could be telling you more than you think — here is what your cat's runny nose might really mean.

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