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A Business Insider Article Says Millennials Spoil Their Pets Too Much—Experts Disagree
Do you treat your pet like your child?
Yes, Your Stress Is Making Your Dog Stressed, New Study Finds
It might be time to take a deep breath for both of your sake.
13 Holiday Gifts to Show Your Cat They’re Your True Number One
Finally, something they’ll like more than the box it came in.
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PDQs Are Why Your Dog Gets So Stressed When You’re About to Leave the House
All those things you’re doing to get ready may be the culprit.
Scientists Finally Discovered the Gene That Makes Cats Orange
Ginger, calico, and tortoiseshell cats have been a mystery for 60 years.
8 Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors When It’s Freezing Outside
Avoid boredom when cooped up inside all winter.
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
What Is the Best Time to Feed a Dog?
They tell you that every time of day is eating time, but you know better.
7 Surprising Flavors Cats Love
And whether they should have them, according to a nutritionist.
How Far Can Dogs Hear?
There’s a reason that high-pitched noise can wake them out of a deep sleep.
Behavior & Training
4 Places You Can Walk a Reactive Dog Without Stressing Them Out
If your dog jumps at the sight of cars and cowers in front of kids, consider these safe, relaxing spots.
How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It”
The most important cue your dog doesn’t know. Yet.
Does Your Dog Get a Bad Night’s Sleep When They Share a Bed With You?
You might be stealing all the covers.
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3 College Students on How Fostering Pets Helped Them Get Through School
Plus, tips on how to make it work with term papers, exams, and a busy social life.
New York City Passed Legislation Banning the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores
A handful of other cities and states have done the same in an effort to end the puppy mill pipeline.
How LA Residents Can Help the Dogs of Skid Row
This local rescuer shares how he got started saving LA’s animals in need.
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21 Holiday Gifts for the Pup Who Deserves Everything Good This Year
Trust us—there isn’t a single skip on this list.
The Best Cat Bowls of 2025
It’s chow time.
The Best Coats for Dogs in 2025
Keep your snow angel warm this winter in these durable options.
Animal Welfare
Dog Left Tied to a Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters Has Been Adopted
It was “love at first sight” with his new housemate, another Bull Terrier rescue.
27 Dogs Were Saved From the Brink of Starvation in Missouri
The shelter needs your help supporting these neglected pups.
Pilot Adopts Cat He Flew to Safety During a Hurricane Rescue Flight
“It was love at 30,000 feet,” Lucky Dog Animal Rescue’s CEO said.
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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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