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sugar pie the dog who finds comfort in stuffies

Inspiring Videos

Sugar Pie — The Dog Who Finds Comfort in Stuffies

Rescued on her last day, Sugar Pie found love, safety and a lifetime supply of stuffed animals to comfort her in her new home.

feline panleukopenia virus

Cat Tips

Kills Your Pet's White Blood Cells, Leaving Her a Sitting Duck for Deadly Virus

It's highly contagious, life-threatening and found nearly everywhere. It pummels their protective white blood cells, especially in these groups of pets. Yet vet experts reveal two ways to avoid the tragedy, and they're simpler than you think.

how air scenting products can harm your pet

Dog Tips

How Air-Scenting Products Can Harm Your Pet

We're bombarded with the message that most homes smell embarrassingly bad. Yet, making your home smell like you just walked into a beautiful meadow or pine forest can raise your pet's risk for malignancy and heart and lung disease. Here are the five worst toxic offenders.

from fearful to loved a piglets firsts

Inspiring Videos

From Fearful to Loved — A Piglet's Firsts

This rescued piglet is experiencing love for the first time — choosing cuddles over Cheerios, rooting in the dirt and even running with pure joy.

pet safety in boarding facilities

Dog Tips

Don't Leave Your Pet at a Boarding Facility Till You Read This

In 2015, a tragic event led to the deaths of 15 dogs. Sadly, it could've been avoided. Now many are pushing for new protective laws. In the meantime, here's what you should ask and look for before leaving your pet at any boarding facility. Does your standby have these traits?

are yogurt and kefir good for pets

Food Facts

Yogurt: Is This Creamy Treat the Key to Your Pet's Gut Health?

Your pet's digestive tract is the largest immune organ in the body, and feeding them this creamy treat may help keep it in top shape.

sink frog from bathroom guest to family pet

Inspiring Videos

Sink Frog — From Bathroom Guest to Family Pet

What started as a surprise guest in the sink turned into an unexpected adoption — now, Sink Frog has a forever home and a family who adores him.

Special Species

Cockatiels — One of the Most Unlikely Cuddly Pets

If you've never owned one, you might question how this pet can be 'cuddly.' But she does thrive on human attention and will let you know how she's feeling. Here's what to watch for when she wants to cuddle and play — and the signs when she doesn't.

dog salivary mucocele

Dog Tips

Does Your Dog Suffer from This Overlooked Condition?

If you notice unusual swelling on your dog's neck, mouth, or face, don't wait to check it — it could be this condition. It's initially painless but can ultimately worsen and lead to discomfort. Here are ways to treat it.

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