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Cat Tips

What Is Your Cat Really Saying with Those Biscuits?

The next time your cat climbs into your lap and starts pressing those tiny paws into your leg, something quietly remarkable is happening. It's one of the most intimate compliments a cat has, and it says more than you'd think.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

What Dogs Love More Than Almost Anything Else

A program manager at a Humane Society shelter decided to study how to best soothe the stress so many shelter dogs experience, and what he discovered came as a surprise. Whether it's a shelter dog or your own pet, now you know the real way to his heart.
— 6 min read
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Food Facts

The Protein Swap Your Pet May Actually Love

While your dog or cat may enjoy chicken or beef regularly, it's good to introduce them to new flavors every once in a while. This alternative protein may be a healthy, enjoyable way to change things up.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

The Seasonal Dilemma Most Pet Owners Face Every Year

Its ramifications may escape you, but it can be extremely fear- and anxiety-inducing for your pet. So don't force the issue against better judgment these next few months. If your pet could talk, here's how she'd answer your dilemma.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Could This Soothe Your Dog from Nose to Toes?

That windowsill plant that saves your family from sunburn has a lot more to offer than most pet parents realize. Used correctly, it can soothe itchy skin, calm inflamed joints, ease digestive trouble, and support recovery in ways most household ingredients cannot.
— 7 min read
valley fever in dogs
Dog Tips

Triggers Death in Dogs, Is It Found in Your Area?

It pays to be aware. Your favorite canine can get ill from as few as 10 spores. Not thousands. These spores multiply, burst open and release hundreds of endospores triggering systemic infection. Watch for these 12 symptoms especially if you live here in this endemic area.
— 5 min read