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Food Facts

You Probably Already Have This Pet Treat at Home

This beta-carotene-rich food can help boost your pet’s eyesight and immune health. If you have a teething puppy, giving them a raw frozen piece (with supervision, of course) can help ease their teething pain.

Inspiring Videos

She Gave Birth with Her Foster Mom Beside Her

Nessie gave birth to six healthy puppies while her foster mom stayed by her side, then watched them grow before finding loving homes.

Dog Tips

Dogs Mimic Their Owners' Facial Expressions

Dogs are closely in tune with the emotions of dogs around them, mimicking behaviors like play bows and open-mouthed grins. It turns out this mimicry likely extends to humans, too, according to research that adds credence to the notion that dogs are capable of showing empathy.

Dog Tips

The Sweet Trick That Makes Life Harder for Bad Bacteria

There is a sweet, naturally occurring sugar that works with your pet's plumbing instead of directly against invading bacteria — making it nearly impossible for E. coli to hold on inside the bladder.

Inspiring Videos

This Dog's Recovery Feels Like a Miracle

Lisa was found tied up, starving, and severely ill, but her remarkable recovery proved just how resilient a dog's spirit can be.

Dog Tips

A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

Cats are affected too, though in a different way. This 26-year study uncovered a troubling decline in dog fertility, pointing to hormone-disrupting chemicals that have become a common part of everyday life.

Cat Tips

The Eye Change You Should Never Brush Off

That moment when you glance at your cat and notice one pupil looks bigger than the other can mean almost anything — from a harmless lifelong trait to a fast-moving emergency that steals sight within hours. Know how to tell the difference.

Inspiring Videos

Grandma vs. Cat Is My Favorite Show

Trigger showed up as a tiny stray kitten and slowly took over the house — and the heart of the grandma who insists she doesn’t like him.

Special Species

Fish Don't Live in a Zombie State So Don't Treat Them Like They Do

They're not just a showpiece. They have the capacity to suffer, be angry, and form long-term memories. And because of that, if you're the proud owner of one or more, you should make sure to provide these 10 things for a healthy, stimulating environment for them.

Food Facts

Red, Yellow, or Green? One May Give Your Pet More Benefits

Technically a fruit, this crunchy treat comes in different colors and is rich in flavonoids, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. Have you tried adding it to your pet's meals? Here's how to share it with them safely.

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You Probably Already Have This Pet Treat at Home

She Gave Birth with Her Foster Mom Beside Her

Dogs Mimic Their Owners' Facial Expressions

The Sweet Trick That Makes Life Harder for Bad Bacteria

This Dog's Recovery Feels Like a Miracle

A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

The Eye Change You Should Never Brush Off

Grandma vs. Cat Is My Favorite Show

Fish Don't Live in a Zombie State So Don't Treat Them Like They Do

Red, Yellow, or Green? One May Give Your Pet More Benefits

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