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Food Facts

When Life Gives You Lemons, Share with Your Pet?

This yellow citrus fruit is used in many culinary creations, but did you know you can use it for your pet's meals as well? Learn how to offer it to your pet here.

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Inspiring Videos

Pregnant Dairy Cow Escapes Farm for Freedom

Olive, the cow, escaped her dairy farm to protect her unborn baby. Though she lost her calf, she found freedom, safety, and a herd at sanctuary.

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Dog Tips

Avoid Tragedy — Check Your Pet for This Underlying Condition

It's a common problem, and a frequently ignored one. It's almost as if ignorance is bliss, optimism bias. Except it's really not — because it's linked to deadly inflammation, especially when combined with these other two tell-tale triggers.

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Dog Tips

From Zoomies to Ouchies — Split Nails Explained

Zoomies gone wrong? Learn why split nails hurt your dog, how to treat them, and simple steps to prevent painful paw problems.

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Inspiring Videos

Failed Service Dog Becomes the Best Helper

Leo flunked service dog school for being too excitable, but now he helps his mom in his own quirky ways — bringing random items and endless support.

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Dog Tips

If This Grows or Changes, Please See Your Vet in the Next 24 Hours

It's usually not so urgent you need to get to an emergency care center. On the other hand, it's wise to get them in to see your vet within 24 hours. Your vet can perform this test to see what's going on underneath the surface. And that makes all the difference in how you treat it.

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Dog Tips

Is Your Dog Tired, Picky, or Just 'Off'?

Dr. Lea Stogdale, an integrative/holistic veterinarian in Winnipeg, Canada, is an adrenal gland expert who specializes in treating pets with cortisol insufficiency.

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Inspiring Videos

Baby Elephant and Buffalo Become Best Friends

At a sanctuary, orphaned baby buffalo Siilai and baby elephant Kimani became instant best friends, showing how love and play can heal even the loneliest hearts.

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Dog Tips

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Owners Make with Homemade Dog Food

While there are plenty of benefits to making your pet's food at home, it's a lot easier than you think to make mistakes that can put your dog's health in jeopardy. Here are the three most common mistakes owners make with homemade food.

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Dog Tips

Safe Play Starts with Clean Toys

Did you know your dog's toys can be one of the germiest items in your home? Learn how to clean them safely and maintain a healthy playtime environment.

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