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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.

a dog being fed a carrot

Do not feed your dog this popular snack.

person cutting a gray cat

Maybe so—but not toxic like your ex-best friend is toxic.

Forrest fire.

Droughts are causing destruction from wildfires in California to a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.

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woman snuggling puppy while holding them

And how to keep them safe while they chew.

Puppy outside smelling a bouquet of flowers.

Learn how to keep your pup safe in your garden.

Woman playing with her cat at home on the couch.

Find out what you can and can’t plant in your garden.

Small puppy waiting for his owners to come home.

Because you have to go places sometimes.

Woman playing with her dogs outside in the grass.

Why they shouldn’t make a DIY chew toy out of the stuff in your yard.

White dog sits on a pile of leaves in front of a pumpkin

AKA a night that won’t turn into a scary time at the emergency vet.

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Cute orange kitten walking outside in the grass.

And should they?

Cute doodle dog outside with Petunias.

This is a go-to flower for many gardeners—but what about their dogs?

Woman playing with a puppy at home.

They do like to use those chompers, but is this a safe alternative to your fingers?

Woman giving her dog some medicine.

And what else you can give your dog for diarrhea.

Officials this week warned dog owners about recent changes in coyote activity in the Crissy Field area of San Francisco following multiple reported attacks.

Everything you need to know to protect your dog.

Walking dog on a leash in the road.

The PAWS Act aims to take pet injuries and deaths more seriously under the law.

Tommy Lee’s wife, comedian Brittany Furlan, bravely rescues dog from coyote attack.

The comedian and her dog are now safe and sound.

a cat peaking out from some hydrangeas

They make your lawn look picture-perfect, but keep your cat away. Here’s why.

Woman putting coconut oil on her dog at home.

Plus, other alternatives that might be better.

Side view portrait of big white dog laying on floor in office with bowl, pet friendly workspace.

Pet parents should dispose of these products ASAP.

Woman with her pet cat surrounded by plants at home.

They’re pretty to look at, but can your cat be an admirer?


Cat sitting in an automatic litter box at home.

Everything we know about this viral story and the product behind it.

Woman outside with her cat and a bouquet of carnations.

If you receive this flower in a bouquet, keep it away from your cat.

Cat sitting by the window and a vase full of petunias.

If your kitty is poking exploring your garden, this flower isn’t much of a danger. Here’s why.

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.

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.

Cat sleeping at home in the sun.

Nearly 40 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu—two of which have never been outside.

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.

Woman squishing her dog's face outside.

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