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Dog Tips

The Dreadful New Pet Adoption Scheme You'll Want to Avoid Like the Plague

Two young women didn't realize their puppy came with a lease-to-own contract hidden in fine print. The final cost was more than double, with steep penalties for missed terms. Be aware of this scheme — don't let them profit at your expense.

Dog Tips

Why Your Dog Greets You with Something in His Mouth

There are at least seven reasons why dogs do this, with trust being just one of them. Dog trainers have other opinions as to why it happens. No matter the reason your pet may do it, it's entertaining and heartwarming to watch.

Dog Tips

Is Your Pet Vomiting? Could Be from This

This condition prevents nutrients from entering the small intestine, leading to vomiting, nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, metabolic problems, and secondary pneumonia. Here are the tests your vet will perform and the potential mistaken diagnoses to be aware of.

Dog Tips

Want Another Dog? Make Sure You Can Say Yes to These 5 Questions

Bringing home a second dog isn't a decision to be taken lightly. To avoid heartbreak and disappointment later if it doesn't work out (on all parties), don't skimp on the homework. Make sure everyone is comfortable and can answer yes to all five of these questions.

Food Facts

A Peppery Garden Veggie That Helps Clean Teeth

This humble vegetable is usually added raw to salads to lend a delicious texture and mild peppery flavor, but you can also add small amounts to your pet's food bowl. Crunching radishes can help keep their teeth clean and breath fresh, so let them have a bite, and see if they like it!

Dog Tips

A Study Looked at Dog Reward Behaviors — Here's What It Found

Some dogs still fit the mold of this physical trigger discovered in the 1920s. But many don't. And you can't ignore the growing stack of evidence that your dog might be far more motivated by this emotional trigger. Here's how to find out for sure.

Dog Tips

These 'Warrior Dogs' Intimidate Even Bears and Lions

These dogs may not look intimidating at first glance, but they're highly effective at driving off predators much larger and more powerful than they are. They're even known to outsmart coyotes.

Cat Tips

People Think These Pets Are Inherently Unhealthy, but That Is a Myth

This condition carries a lot of stigma, but many of the fears surrounding it are misplaced. Cats diagnosed with it often remain healthy for years and pose little risk to people or other animals.

Food Facts

Rhubarb: One Spring Plant Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Often mistaken as a fruit, the stalks of this springtime veggie are edible. If your furry friend consumes a small amount of cooked rhubarb stalks, it's no reason to be concerned. However, its leaves can pose a substantial risk and should always be kept out of your pet's reach.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

The Dreadful New Pet Adoption Scheme You'll Want to Avoid Like the Plague

Why Your Dog Greets You with Something in His Mouth

Is Your Pet Vomiting? Could Be from This

Want Another Dog? Make Sure You Can Say Yes to These 5 Questions

A Peppery Garden Veggie That Helps Clean Teeth

A Study Looked at Dog Reward Behaviors — Here's What It Found

These 'Warrior Dogs' Intimidate Even Bears and Lions

People Think These Pets Are Inherently Unhealthy, but That Is a Myth

Rhubarb: One Spring Plant Every Pet Owner Should Know About

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