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Get tips on pet-proofing your digs, keeping them warm (or cool) through the seasons, and avoiding all the toxic stuff…like toys, plants, and everything else they try to eat.

Woman holding Dahlia flowers while petting her dog.

They’re pretty additions to any garden, but they’re not pup-friendly.

Australian shepherd panting with tongue out, walking ahead of owners.

As scorching, long-lasting temperatures become the new normal, here’s how to help keep your pets cool and healthy.

Man holding puppy outside in grass.

And how to keep them safe when they do.

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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.

A woman in her twenties walking her puppy down the street in the summer time.

By any other name, it would smell as sweet. But what if your dog nibbles some?

woman holding dog among sunflowers

They are the best part of late summer. Can your pup take a sniff?

Dog sitting at home waiting for it's owner to come back.

Not that you want to be away from them anyway.

Woman walking her dog in the woods.

And if the worst happens, never try to suck out the venom yourself.

Portrait of a coyote standing on a red gravel path next to the street staring at the camera

Social media influencer Ashley Yi’s dog was killed by a coyote. Here are some tips for keeping your pup safe.

A woman checking her dog for ticks outside in a grassy field.

It is peak tick season, so we asked a veterinarian for tips on how to prevent this dreaded disease.

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Woman squishing her dog's face outside.

They’re bright and pretty—just like your pup. But are they safe?

Woman and dog sitting outside.

August and September are the most active months for rabid bats. Here’s how to keep your pet safe.

Woman holds her small black dog on the airplane.

Pre-flight cuddles are OK, but the carrier is safest for your pal the rest of the trip. Here’s why.

Pretty young woman is sitting on window sill and using smartphone while her cute calm shiba inu dog is sitting near her enjoying view.

If you wouldn’t exercise outside with all that smoke, then your dog shouldn’t, either.

A woman tries to snuggle a reluctant cat

If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help.

Woman feeding her two dogs outside.

And other incredibly valid bowl-safety questions you’re probably asking.

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