Articles by Rebecca Caplan
Rebecca Caplan
Rebecca Caplan is a writer based in Brooklyn whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, Reductress, and Vulture. She lives in Brooklyn with her perfect, toothless dog Moose.
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shopping13 Stylish Dog Tags Your Dog Won’t Mind Wearing One Bit
You want the to be safe, but you also want them to look good. Win-win.
You want the to be safe, but you also want them to look good. Win-win.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
Before you invite them to the Thanksgiving table, here’s what you should know.
Before you invite them to the Thanksgiving table, here’s what you should know.
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shopping21 Holiday Gifts for the Pup Who Deserves Everything Good This Year
Trust us—there isn’t a single skip on this list.
Trust us—there isn’t a single skip on this list.
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shopping13 Holiday Gifts to Show Your Cat They’re Your True Number One
Finally, something they’ll like more than the box it came in.
Finally, something they’ll like more than the box it came in.
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shopping9 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
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shopping8 Sweaters Your Dog Might Need This Chilly Season—Really
As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.
As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.
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Because nothing is cuter than a puppy bath.
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Because your favorite chair is not a chew toy.
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shoppingLatinx-Owned Pet Brands You Can Support This Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month should be celebrated all year with toys and treats from these businesses.
Hispanic Heritage Month should be celebrated all year with toys and treats from these businesses.
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shopping11 Stylish Bananas That Will Make Your Pup the Talk of the Neighborhood
The best looks for on-trend dogs, whether they’re into classic florals or embracing “Brat.”
The best looks for on-trend dogs, whether they’re into classic florals or embracing “Brat.”
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shoppingBest Dog-Grooming Vacuum
If you have a pup who’s chill with the vacuum, these are some great options for you.
If you have a pup who’s chill with the vacuum, these are some great options for you.
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shopping15 Products to Help Your Dog Adjust to Back to School
Because this season should mean more fun—and less stress—for your pup.
Because this season should mean more fun—and less stress—for your pup.
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lifestyleThe Pros and Cons of “Apartment Dogs”
Any of these breeds are great for city living and available at shelters and rescues.
Any of these breeds are great for city living and available at shelters and rescues.
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shopping17 Birthday Essentials to Give Your Dog a Celebration They’ll Never Forget
Because they deserve something special on their big day.
Because they deserve something special on their big day.
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lifestyleWhy Dogs Are Obsessed With Leah and Bea Koch’s Romance-Only Bookstore
The sisters talk romance, pets, and their obsession with both.
The sisters talk romance, pets, and their obsession with both.
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shoppingBest Cat Litter in 2024: Low-Tracking, Dust-Free, Eco-Friendly
Helping your cat find their preferred litter doesn’t have to be a crapshoot.
Helping your cat find their preferred litter doesn’t have to be a crapshoot.
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healthThe 5 Best Pet-Safe Mosquito Sprays to Protect Your Pup This Summer
Plus, an option if you live in a household with dogs and kitties.
Plus, an option if you live in a household with dogs and kitties.
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shoppingThe Best Cat Harnesses of 2024
Safe and stylish gear to turn your local trail into a catwalk.
Safe and stylish gear to turn your local trail into a catwalk.
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behavior10 Products That Will Relieve Your Dog’s Fireworks Anxiety
This summer, your pup deserves a little support.
This summer, your pup deserves a little support.
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Just in case.
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shopping9 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.
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
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shopping23 of the Best Accessories for You and Your Pup This Pride Month
This June, you can look especially good as you march, party, and stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
This June, you can look especially good as you march, party, and stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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It’s time for a self-care day.
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shoppingBest Carpet For Cats—Durable and Scratch-Proof Options
Options that won’t become a hiding place for those big, yucky wads of fur.
Options that won’t become a hiding place for those big, yucky wads of fur.
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shopping12 FurryFolks Dog Toys and Accessories That’ll Tickle Your Funny Bone
This brand knows the best pups (and their parents) have a sense of humor.
This brand knows the best pups (and their parents) have a sense of humor.
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shopping5 of the Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments for Dogs in 2024
Treatments to ward off transmission this spring and summer.
Treatments to ward off transmission this spring and summer.
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shopping21 Mother’s Day Gifts That Dog Moms More Than Deserve
Custom pet portraits, adorable sweaters, self-care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
Custom pet portraits, adorable sweaters, self-care essentials for both mom and pup, and more.
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shopping11 Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming Products
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.
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Finally—you won’t dread at-home grooming time.
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A necessity, really.
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Yep—but the plainer, the better. Here’s why.
Yep—but the plainer, the better. Here’s why.
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