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Is Your Pet Secretly Running on Empty?

Summer heat can drain your dog's energy and fluids faster than you would think — and by the time symptoms show, dehydration may already be serious. Learn the warning signs, how much water your dog really needs, and the simple tips that could save their life.

Inspiring Videos

The Rescue Dog Who Chose Them Instantly

After being rescued from a euthanasia list, Marlie instantly bonded with her new family and became the dog they'd dreamed of for years.

Dog Tips

Why Your Dog Acts Like He Does — Could It Be He's a Pessimist?

Intriguing results from a study at the University of Sydney involving 40 dogs who were labeled as pessimists or optimists — but this Colorado animal behaviorist begs to differ. Get the lowdown now — it dictates how to form a deeper bond with your dog.

Special Species

The Bird Everyone Hates Has a Secret

They're dirty and despised. That's where it usually ends — till you gain an appreciation of the many fine 'stunts' these birds are able to perform. Things like telling people apart, learning math rules, deciphering medical images, and more. No wonder they can sell for up to $300K.

Inspiring Videos

This Cat's Emotional Support Cone

After wearing a cone post-surgery as a kitten, Taylor became emotionally attached to it — and still puts it on herself 13 years later.

Cat Tips

7 Pet-Friendly Herbs That Can Help Treat Ailments

It's like creating an apothecary garden for your pet. All you need is a small, sunny spot and you can grow any or all of these pet-pleasing and health-supporting herbs. Help relieve itching, boost digestion, and soothe arthritic discomfort with these easy-to-grow herbs.

Dog Tips

The Closest Thing to a Reset Button for Tired Pups

This 10-minute, no-equipment wellness practice may be the closest thing to a reset button for your dog, and here's how to do it right.

Inspiring Videos

The Fight Dog Who Only Wanted Love

After surviving horrific abuse as a fight dog, Herman lost his eyesight but never lost his gentle spirit, love, or trust in people.

Dog Tips

10 Mistakes Even Loving Pet Parents Make Way Too Often

To err is human, but hopefully you discover these mistakes before they're set in stone and impossible to correct. Some occur before your pet even comes home; others are collective over time (including the one that destroys her health from the inside out). Do you make any of them?

Food Facts

Dates: Why This 'Dangerous-Looking' Fruit Isn't What You Think

They may look like giant raisins, but they're not; in fact, they can be safely shared with pets. Just make sure to give them in very small quantities, as they have high amounts of sugar.

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Is Your Pet Secretly Running on Empty?

The Rescue Dog Who Chose Them Instantly

Why Your Dog Acts Like He Does — Could It Be He's a Pessimist?

The Bird Everyone Hates Has a Secret

This Cat's Emotional Support Cone

7 Pet-Friendly Herbs That Can Help Treat Ailments

The Closest Thing to a Reset Button for Tired Pups

The Fight Dog Who Only Wanted Love

10 Mistakes Even Loving Pet Parents Make Way Too Often

Dates: Why This 'Dangerous-Looking' Fruit Isn't What You Think

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