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Dog Tips

Is Your Dog’s Growl a Sign of Affection?

Explore the surprising reasons behind your dog's growls, and learn how these vocalizations can signal love, playfulness or a need for space, enhancing your pet-parent relationship.

Inspiring Videos

From Construction Site to Loving Home

A stray dog found by construction workers finds her forever home after weeks of attempts to rescue her. She is a beloved family member, deeply connected and cared for despite her health challenges.

Cat Tips

Tiny Specks on Your Pet’s Skin That Won’t Wash Off — What Now?

They can look plenty innocent, but can also erupt into a painful oozy mess. How to figure out the underlying cause, rule out look-alikes and more. Plus the one thing you should avoid like the plague, unless you want to experience your kitty's wrath.

Cat Tips

Common Errors to Avoid When Adopting a Cat

Many potential cat owners face challenges they never anticipated. Follow these essential tips to avoid the common errors that can complicate the adoption process and ensure your new feline family member settles in happily and healthily.

Inspiring Videos

A Hopeful Shelter Dog’s New Life

Erica shares the heartwarming story of adopting Sybie, a resilient American Pitbull Terrier rescued from the streets of Chicago, who found a loving home and a second chance at life.

Dog Tips

If Your Pet Catches Chagas Disease, You May Be Advised to Euthanize

You can catch this serious disease from your cat or dog. If your pet contracts it, you may be advised to do the unthinkable. Prevention is key, so take these steps today, especially if you live in one of these 11 US states.

Dog Tips

What Are Vets Not Telling You About Dog Vaccines?

Delve into the hidden risks and lesser-known facts about dog vaccinations, and discover how to protect your pet from potential adverse effects.

Inspiring Videos

Clingy Cat Craves Constant Company

Discover the antics of Bubby, a clingy cat who always insists on being close to his owner, providing both distraction and comfort.

Cat Tips

This Serious Disorder Is an Invitation for Love, Not Rejection

Once an animal is labeled with this condition, owners become frightened and tragically, these poor victims are left behind in shelters. And that's too bad, because it's not a transferable disease to humans or other pets, and affected animals often live as long as their healthy counterparts.

Pet Advice from Dr. Karen Becker

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Is Your Dog’s Growl a Sign of Affection?

From Construction Site to Loving Home

Tiny Specks on Your Pet’s Skin That Won’t Wash Off — What Now?

Common Errors to Avoid When Adopting a Cat

A Hopeful Shelter Dog’s New Life

If Your Pet Catches Chagas Disease, You May Be Advised to Euthanize

What Are Vets Not Telling You About Dog Vaccines?

Clingy Cat Craves Constant Company

This Serious Disorder Is an Invitation for Love, Not Rejection

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