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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

Woman taking a bath with dog licking her face.

Having a loyal companion is great, but sometimes you just need some privacy.

a brown dog sleeps on a gray couch, surrounded by white pillows

In fact, it chills them out.

Beautiful young woman laughing happily with a cat on her head.

They’re never far away, but you’d like a little distance.

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Woman meditating with her chocolate lab in the living room.

It might sound woo-woo, but it can benefit you both.

Dog hiding under the sofa and afraid to go out because he heard fireworks.

How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this New Year.

Cat stretching on blue bedding

Because New Year’s Eve is never a silent night.

Sad dog staring at someone getting ready to leave their house.

All those things you’re doing to get ready may be the culprit.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

A bearded man in a gray sweater and yellow pants sitting on the floor and holding a Groov Training Aid in "lilac" from Diggs Pet, which is like a grooved plastic popsicle with treats smeared in, while his Husky dog licks it

The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.

Ask a Vet

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.

Pitbull puppy sitting in the middle of the stairs.

With a little patience, some training, and a few treats, your pup will be scaling those steps in no time.

Woman holds and comforts her white poodle dog.

How to tell if your dog is super stressed.

Two female friends in their twenties playing with their dogs outside in autumn.

This holiday is chock full of triggers that could scare any pooch.

Woman hugging her dog outside.

Some may come as a surprise.

cat with the crystal toy in pink

Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children are a terrifying phenomenon for some dogs.

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

Not that you want to be away from them anyway.

The yellow bandana is part of a new international movement for reactive dogs. Dogs wearing yellow are often signalling that they need space and could become reactive if approached by another person or off-leash dog.

Not all dogs like to be approached—The Yellow Bandana Project is trying to help communicate their needs.

Golden Doodle dog with Airtag collar.

The real question is: Should you?

Cute puppy chewing on Kong rubber toy.

How to elevate your pup’s experience with one of the best enrichment toys out there.

Shy black dog walking with owner at the park.

Pro tips for boosting the confidence of a scaredy-cat dog.

Photo of a young woman working on her laptop from her home, while her dog is waiting for her to finish - so they can play and cuddle.

You love that your dog is your shadow, but maybe not when you’re on a Zoom call.

Woman holding her scared dog outside.

And what to do when they go careening away from the Roomba.

Tired millennial woman sleeps on sofa with her dog.

It may happen more when there stressful events like fireworks.

woman watching TV with her dogs

Time for some screen-time ground rules, pups.

Welsh Corgi dog hiding scared under the bed.

This summer, your pup deserves a little support.

A dog looking timid in his bed

Tips for comforting your pup when the storm is too loud for your pup’s comfort.

Cat meowing at owner.

Just a small request to lower the volume, please.

Funny white cat plays on cat tree inside.

A question you may be asking after you observe any number of their behaviors...

A woman and a man grilling outside with a dog.

It’s the unofficial start of summer, and you don’t want to spend it at the emergency vet.

Large brown dog looking at vacuum cleaner.