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Dog Tips

The Pet Superfood You Probably Haven't Heard About

Maybe you've used it yourself, but haven't dreamed of using it for your pet. It's a nutritional powerhouse that can help reduce inflammation and may improve liver function. It even has antibacterial, antiviral and antitumor properties. Valuable for 300 human diseases, how could it help your pet?

Dog Tips

Golden Retrievers Have a Higher Risk for Cancer but It's Not Inevitable, Here's Why

Despite what appears to be a genetic predisposition to cancer, some goldens live to be 16 years old. Researchers set out to determine if a longevity gene exists and this is what they found.

Inspiring Videos

Dog Would Play Dead for Hours Until Hearing the Word ‘Treat!’

This Pomeranian has taken playing dead to a level far beyond any other dog, ever!

Special Species

Sugar Gliders: Think Long and Hard Before Falling for This ‘Impulse Buy’

Sugar gliders are adorable, small and fuzzy, making them popular impulse buys at state fairs, exotic animal shows and flea markets. But do sugar gliders - marsupials native to Australia - make good pets?

Dog Tips

Heavy Metal Warning: Could Your Pet Be at Risk?

Toxicosis may be rare, but it does happen. Pets risk two main sources, plus secondary ones. All are worth considering. Test for a definitive diagnosis, then here are nine ways to detoxify the poison. Discuss with your vet if it's a severe case.

Inspiring Videos

Stray Kitty Made Herself This Dog’s Best Friend

When the dog started grooming the kitty, their owner knew they would be inseparable.

Cat Tips

The 'Love Messages' Cats Send — How Many Do You Recognize?

It may not be obvious that all of these 10 behaviors are love messages, but according to this cat expert, they are. One is the non-touch equivalent of being kissed, a simple action that if you mimic it back to your kitty, soon she'll be returning it to you.