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Cat Tips

The Curly-Haired Cat Breed People Are Going Nuts Over

He'll cuddle on your lap, make you laugh at his crazy antics and is intelligent enough to open drawers (puzzle toys are a good stand-in). Plus, he'll get along well with people, kids and other pets. Which is fortunate, because everyone wants to touch his unusual coat.

Dog Tips

Causes Tumors, Major Organ Damage and Premature Death — Is Your Pet at Risk?

According to a survey of 1,500 US dog owners, 65% of those surveyed prefer excluding these ingredients from their pet's food.

Dog Tips

Three Skin Conditions That Can Cause Your Pet Extreme Pain

These aren't your run-of-the-mill skin disorders like atopic dermatitis or hot spots. One may start out as red, itchy skin on your pet's face or ears, and spread to the rest of your pet's body, leading to painful, open blisters.

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Cat Tips

This Unsavory Pet Food Additive Could Destroy a Myth Cherished by Most Pet Parents

While their PR machines praise it to the high heavens, you're better off sidestepping this potential health bomb for your precious animal companions. Besides being so unsavory as to make your stomach roll, it's far from the best option even for seriously non-picky animals.

Food Facts

Sardines: Is This Nutrient-Packed Fish the Key to Better Digestion?

Served properly and obtained from the right sources, this oily saltwater fish contains healthy fats that can help boost your pet's health, while being a scrumptious snack.

Dog Tips

The Horrid Signs of an Internal Fungal Infection

Most people assume fungal infections with pets are limited to the skin, but certain types of fungi can enter the bloodstream and lungs and spread throughout the body, affecting bones and joints, eyes, liver, kidneys, heart and the central nervous system.

Food Facts

Grapefruit: Unlock the Hidden Health Perks of This Juicy Superfruit

Juicy, refreshing and rich in potent antioxidants, this member of the citrus family offers benefits to your pet's health, if they'll eat it, but make sure to serve it without the peel. Learn more about its benefits and how to offer it to pets here.

Dog Tips

Empowering Pets to Heal Themselves Through Self-Medication

Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-medicate in the wild, and now you can learn to bring this natural healing power to your own pet.

Special Species

What Every Hamster Owner Should Know Before It's Too Late

Torpor is a state hamsters can enter when the temperature becomes too cool. It's an unnerving experience for new owners, as their pet may appear lifeless. Here's what you need to know about this normal response to certain environmental conditions, and what to avoid doing if it happens.

Reviewed by Dr. Becker

The Curly-Haired Cat Breed People Are Going Nuts Over

Causes Tumors, Major Organ Damage and Premature Death — Is Your Pet at Risk?

Three Skin Conditions That Can Cause Your Pet Extreme Pain

This Unsavory Pet Food Additive Could Destroy a Myth Cherished by Most Pet Parents

Sardines: Is This Nutrient-Packed Fish the Key to Better Digestion?

The Horrid Signs of an Internal Fungal Infection

Grapefruit: Unlock the Hidden Health Perks of This Juicy Superfruit

Empowering Pets to Heal Themselves Through Self-Medication

What Every Hamster Owner Should Know Before It's Too Late

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