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Your Pet's Eye Discomfort Could Become Critical Overnight — Know the Signs

Ranges from mild to severe, to true medical emergency. And this rubbing is just one of the symptoms. Sadly, it can deteriorate shockingly fast, sometimes even within 24 hours. Learn the telltale signals so you can address it quickly. And grab these dos and don'ts of treatment.

Inspiring Videos

Cat Keeps Outsmarting His Parents for Snacks

Meet Trekkie — the cat whose food obsession is unmatched. From breaking into feeders to diving into trash bins, this clever foodie always finds a way.

Dog Tips

The Many Ways Your Dog Talks to You That Leave You Clueless

Why does your dog move away when you pet his head or blink after you give him a command? Those are just two of nearly three dozen communication signals that your dog may be sending you each day. How many of them do you understand?

Dog Tips

This Simple Diet Shift Could Soothe Daily Discomfort

Even small changes can make a meaningful difference in how your dog feels each day, especially if they struggle with inflammation, allergies, or digestive discomfort.

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Real-Life Superhero Saves Animals Every Day

In Mexico, a real-life superhero in a mask and cape saves stray animals every day — proving you don't need powers to make the world kinder.

Dog Tips

This Outdoor Hazard Is More Likely to Harm Your Dog Than a Fall or Attack

If you consider a fall or wildlife encounter your dog's greatest hazard when hiking or camping, you might be surprised to learn that this is a much more common hazard for you both. Don't set out into the great outdoors until you consider these 10 things.

Food Facts

A Splash of Flavor That Does Wonders for Your Pet's Health

Cooked gently and without seasonings, this protein alternative is rich in astaxanthin and omega-3 fats. Tip: Make sure to select wild-caught varieties for maximum benefits.

Inspiring Videos

Dog Turns Fetching Into a Pro Baseball Career

Ripken, the Labrador, turned his love of fetch into a real career — now, he's the bat dog for a pro baseball team and a favorite among players and fans alike.

Dog Tips

At Least 300 Dogs Harmed by Vitamins in Hill's Canned Food

To meet nutritional standards, pet food manufacturers purchase vitamin and mineral premixes to spray on the food during production. These imported feed-grade premixes are supposed to be balanced, but they aren't always, and now innocent dogs are paying the price with their lives.

Dog Tips

This Tiny Blossom Might Hold the Key to Your Dog's Zen

Whether your pup struggles with anxiety, itchy skin, tummy troubles, or just needs occasional comfort, this fragrant little flower deserves a spot in your home.

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Your Pet's Eye Discomfort Could Become Critical Overnight — Know the Signs

Cat Keeps Outsmarting His Parents for Snacks

The Many Ways Your Dog Talks to You That Leave You Clueless

This Simple Diet Shift Could Soothe Daily Discomfort

Real-Life Superhero Saves Animals Every Day

This Outdoor Hazard Is More Likely to Harm Your Dog Than a Fall or Attack

A Splash of Flavor That Does Wonders for Your Pet's Health

Dog Turns Fetching Into a Pro Baseball Career

At Least 300 Dogs Harmed by Vitamins in Hill's Canned Food

This Tiny Blossom Might Hold the Key to Your Dog's Zen

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