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Do Cats Know Their Names?

Maybe they’re just pretending not to...

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7 Things to Consider Before Bringing Your Dog to the Beach

You love a sandy summer moment, but will they?

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Can Pets Really Have Emotional-Support Items?

From blankets to bikinis.

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Ticks Are Way Worse This Summer—Here's Everything Pet Parents Need to Know

“The majority of the ticks being found are pulled off of kids, old people, or pets.”

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Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture?

You’d really like to know.

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe Wherever They're Swimming This Summer

In the pool, a lake, a river, or the ocean.

Got a new pet? Here’s what to do.

Let’s be real. Welcoming home a new dog or cat is a very cute but very crazy time. Thankfully, we’re here to help with a nifty new pet parent to-do list.

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Health & Nutrition

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health

10 Signs Your Dog Is Healthy

Because we know you wonder, like, all the time...

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nutrition

How to Transition Your Dog’s Food

Follow this advice carefully.

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health

9 Ways You Can Tell If Your Cat Is Healthy

Kitties are experts at camouflaging their illnesses; here’s what you need to look for.

Behavior & Training

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behavior|Why, Cat?!

Why Do So Many Cats Have Anxiety?

It seems like they have a pretty sweet deal. So, what’s the problem?

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Cute cat laying on woman's chest on the bed.
behavior

Why Do Cats Lay On Your Chest?

That’s quite the cuddle.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Lifestyle

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behavior

12 Surprising Things Dogs Hate About Summer

Not everyone appreciates a Summer Friday.

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lifestyle

What Dog Breed Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Find out if you’re more of a Chihuahua or maybe a Golden Retriever.

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Shopping

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shopping

4 Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments to Protect Your Kitty

From collars to topicals to chews, here are the flea and tick preventatives we’re giving our cats this summer.

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shopping

6 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month

Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.

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shopping

The Coolest Pet Gear Made From Recycled Materials

Seven brands transforming ocean-bound water bottles into well-designed dog accessories.

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New Dog Training 101

Look, new dogs are cute. But they’re also little alien monsters who have descended to destroy our furniture and our sleep. Still, we love them. Luckily, this program covers all the basics, from potty training to proper socialization—all through positive reinforcement. Time to stock up on treats!

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