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What Cat Breed Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

Ragdoll? Bengel? Chaotic orange cat?

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lifestyle

Does Your Dog Need a Life Jacket? What You Need to Consider

Get all of the info before your pup hits the water this summer.

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You Consider Your Dog a Part of the Family—But Do They Agree?

Experts say pups definitely know who’s in their “group.”

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Discover Your Dog’s Love Language

Which of these five sounds most like your pup?

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Find Out the Superlative for Pet Parents in Your State

Who’s the most attached to their pets, and who pampers them the most?

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How to Travel Without Feeling Guilty About Leaving Your Dog at Home

It’s possible to be a good pet parent and take a trip or two.

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

Should You Give Your Dog a Summer Haircut?

For some breeds, it may do more harm than good.

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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.

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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.”

Behavior & Training

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behavior

5 Fascinating Reasons Your Dog Is Obsessed With Rolling Around on the Floor

It looks super wacky, but they obviously don’t care.

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behavior

Do Cats Know Their Names?

Maybe they’re just pretending not to...

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behavior

Why Does Your Dog Eat Your Underwear?

OK, that’s a little too personal.

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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

8 Popular Airlines’ Pet Policies—So You Can Jet-Set Together

We broke down the details so you don’t have to.

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Shopping

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6 Natural Paw Balms That Will Keep Your Pup Safe From Summer Heat

The best paw balms, based on veterinarian recommendations.

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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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Your Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List

Your foster dog needs love—but they also need stuff.

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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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