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7 Surprising Things Cats Are Afraid Of

The term scaredy-cat didn’t enter the lexicon out of nowhere.

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shopping

21 Holiday Gifts for the Pup Who Deserves Everything Good This Year

Trust us—there isn’t a single skip on this list.

Shetland sheepdog sits in front of a obstacle course for dogs in the living room
lifestyle

3 Fun Indoor Games to Play With Your Dog This Winter

Bad weather? These activities will keep your dog (and you!) from going stir crazy.

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behavior

Why Does My Cat Stretch When They See Me?

It’s cute, but what does it mean?

Woman comforting dog at home.
behavior

Should You Wake Up Your Dog From a Dream?

Have you heard the saying “never wake a sleeping dog?” Let’s fact-check it.

Woman walking her black dachshund dog out in the snow.
lifestyle

Dog-Walking Injuries Are on the Rise—And Your Leash May Be to Blame

Or that phone in your hand.

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

Small brown dog sitting outside listening to a noise.
behavior

How Far Can Dogs Hear?

There’s a reason that high-pitched noise can wake them out of a deep sleep.

Cat playing with a piece of melon on a table at home.
nutrition

7 Surprising Flavors Cats Love

And whether they should have them, according to a nutritionist.

health

Can Dogs Get the Flu from Humans?

Or is it OK to snuggle them close while we recover?

Behavior & Training

Juliana DeWillems, KPA CTP, is a member of the Karen Pryor Academy faculty.
behavior

10 Dog-Training Instagram Accounts You’ll Love as Much as Dogs Love Squirrels

The answer to your obedience questions—right there on your phone.

Man looking at his orange cat at home.
behavior

This Free AI App Can Tell You What Your Cat’s Meows Mean—Supposedly

Meet MeowTalk, the app that translates your kitty’s screams into actual English.

Puppy stealing slipper from woman at home.
behavior

How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It”

The most important cue your dog doesn’t know. Yet.

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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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lifestyle

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.

Woman hugs her black poodle dog outside in New York City.
news

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.

Penny was rescued after being overlooked for 6 months in the Carson shelter.
lifestyle

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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shopping

13 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.

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shopping

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.

Woman holding her small Dachshund dog in a black and white striped sweater.
shopping

8 Sweaters Your Dog Might Need This Chilly Season—Really

As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.

Animal Welfare

Humane Society of Missouri is returning from a rescue in Polk County, Missouri with 28 dogs including one deceased.
lifestyle

27 Dogs Were Saved From the Brink of Starvation in Missouri

The shelter needs your help supporting these neglected pups.

A Southwest captain made a new friend in kitten Avery while flying 145 shelter animals affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene to the Midwest.
lifestyle

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.

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton.
lifestyle

Man Who Left His Dog Tied to a Pole in Hurricane Floodwaters Is Arrested for Animal Cruelty

The pup, now named Trooper, is safe with a foster family.

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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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