Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.

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Dog Tips

What May Be Behind Your Pet's Unsightly Tear Stains

Many pet parents fret over tear staining because of its appearance, yet there could be a more concerning reason behind those rust-colored stains. Before you decide they're 'normal,' rule out these medical conditions that may cause excess tearing.

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Dog Tips

What to Look for in Your Pet's Toothpaste

Just like humans, pets need regular toothbrushing to keep their oral health in top shape. But not just any toothpaste and toothbrush will do.

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Dog Tips

Itchy Skin? It's Time to Buck This Outdated Advice

Many pet parents and even some veterinarians still believe this outdated notion. If you do, you may be keeping your pet in misery if he has itchy, irritated skin. Here's the rule of thumb that will help keep your pet comfortable with a lower bacteria load on his skin.

leaky gut syndrome in pets

Dog Tips

Revealed — The Root Reason So Many Pets Today Are Sick

No wonder so many pets struggle with health issues these days. This brew of chemically altered proteins disrupts the natural balance their body tries to maintain, making it difficult to digest, process, and assimilate nutrients — and leads to at least 16 other vexing conditions.

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Cat Tips

The Worst Pet Food for Toxic PDBEs

The exposure to flame retardant chemicals (PBDEs) is bad enough with household dust, carpeting and furniture, but now researchers are finding it at high levels in pet foods. Especially toxic to cats, find out which foods were found to be the worst offenders.

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Dog Tips

Six Questions You Should Ask Before Adopting a Shelter Pet

Shelter pets are in no way damaged goods, but every abandoned animal has a past, and you need to know as much about your prospective pet's past as you can. Here are six important and hopefully revealing questions to help you get started.

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Dog Tips

Are Air Purifiers a Game-Changer or a Hidden Concern for Pets?

Using an air purifier can improve indoor air quality for both you and your pets, but it's essential to choose a safe and reliable model. Here's what you need to know.

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Dog Tips

Good News on the Horizon for Rabies Vaccines?

There may be encouraging news for pet owners that could save them money and their pets from unnecessary vaccines. If you struggle with current laws regarding rabies shots, you'll welcome this new development.

pancreatitis cats

Cat Tips

Love Your Cat? Don't Let These Serious Symptoms Go Unnoticed

These serious symptoms can escape notice because they mimic normal cat behavior. It's important to make an appointment to see your vet if you notice any of these, even if it's only a slight change.

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