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Behavior & training

What Can I Give My Dog for Anxiety? Firework & Storm Meds for Dogs

A nervous black and tan small dog hides under furniture, demonstrating classic anxiety behavior commonly seen during storms or fireworks.

How to Train a Dog to Sit: Training Tips for Puppies & Adult Dogs

A fluffy white dog sits on the grass, looking up attentively at a person in jeans, capturing a moment of training or obedience practice.

Why Do Cats Meow? Why Your Cat May Be More Vocal Than Usual

This gray cat is photographed in the middle of meowing at his human's kitchen which led to the human owner asking, "Why does my cat keep meowing"?

Why Does My Dog Lick Me So Much? Why Dogs Lick

The image shows a person being affectionately licked by dogs, a common behavior used by dogs to show affection, seek attention, or express submission. If you're wondering, "why does my dog lick me so much," it's likely their way of bonding and communicating their needs.

Cat Center

Cat Chemotherapy Cost: How Much is Chemo & Cancer Treatment in Cats?

A cat receiving veterinary care, lying on a soft pink blanket, while a veterinarian examines the cat, it appears calm but concerned, focusing on how much chemo, radiation therapy, and cancer treatment for cats might cost.

Boy Cat Names: Unique, Cute Name Options for Male Cats and Kittens

Cute kittens in a basket mainly colored gray and brown tabby. What could be their unique male cat names?

How to Get a Urine Sample from a Cat

This human is trying to collect urine from its' cat's litter box, but what is the correct way of collecting a urine sample from a cat? Is it straight from the litterbox? Should it be empty or should it have litter?

Feline Non-Recognition Aggression: Duration, Causes, & Why Your Cat Hisses at Cats After a Vet Visit

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Medical articles

Antibiotics for Dogs: Effective & Safe Antibiotic Options for Pets

A dog looking at spilled pills on the table. Can dogs just take any pill, or any antibiotic for that matter? such as over the counter antibiotics for dogs.

Debarking Dogs: The Controversial Procedure of Dog Vocal Cord Removal

A dog barking while on a leash during a walk with its human, raising questions about debarking a dog and the impact of dog vocal cord removal or devocalization.

Excessive Grooming in Cats: Why is My Cat Over Grooming & Licking Itself Bald?

A ginger cat is seen grooming himself. This is a natural behavior in cats, but the problem is if the cat is overgrooming that sometimes lead to hair loss.

How Much is Chemo for Dogs? Looking at the Costs of Dog Cancer Treatment

A small, concerned-looking Dachshund being held by a veterinarian.

Holiday & seasonal

How Cold Is Too Cold for a Dog: Outdoor Weather Safety for Your Dog

How cold is too cold for a dog? Are these two brown medium-sized dogs playing outside in the snow still enjoying the temperature or is it too cold for them?

Dogs, Puppies & Christmas Trees: How to Keep Your Dog Away from the Christmas Tree

This dog is enchanted with the christmas tree that it can't keep itself away from it. Perhaps, there are some ways to pet proof a christmas tree.

Fall Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Your Pets Secure and Happy this Autumn

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This charming dog is looking all regal as it stands proudly on a felled tree, embodying autumn readiness while its owner ensures its safety during the fall season.

Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs: Plan a Paws-itively Fun Dog Easter Egg Hunt

A smiling dog looking all excited for his very own easter dog egg hunt, because his owner followed dog-friendly Easter eggs and safety tips keeping safe from harm's way. And, a step away from accidents by protecting this furry friend with pet insurance.

Other topics

Can Dogs See Color or Are Dogs Colorblind?

Portrait of a tricolored mixed-breed dog with black, tan, and white fur against green grass and a turquoise wall, demonstrating colors that would appear differently in a dog's dichromatic vision.

Dog Vision vs Cat Vision Vs Human Vision: Can Cats, Dogs or Humans See Better?

A human holding a dachshund and a calico cat side by side, emphasizing the visual differences between dogs, cats, and humans. The image raises the question: Who sees better – cats, dogs, or humans?

How Much Are Cocker Spaniels? Cocker Spaniel Price Guide

A charming family of English Cocker Spaniels is shown, with their coats showcasing a range of colors from white, brown, to black. The two adorable puppies steal the spotlight, making it easy to wonder, “How much does an English Cocker Spaniel cost?” Their playful, sweet demeanor highlights why this breed is so beloved by families.

Mexican Dog Breeds: Famous Dog Breeds from Mexico

These two adorable Chihuahuas, one brown and the other brown and white, are snuggled up together in a field of colorful wildflowers, both looking attentively at the camera. Are these cute Chihuahuas originally from Mexico?

Pet care & safety

How Often Should You Brush Your Dog’s Teeth?

How Much Should I Feed My Cat? Cat Feeding Chart and Tips

A ginger cat eating dry food from a bowl, positioned next to an empty water dish, illustrating portion control for cat feeding.

Why Does My Cat Chew on Plastic? The Mystery of Feline Plastic Chewing Obsessions

A cat chewing plastic on a couch, making its human owner wonder "why does my cat chew on plastic?"

Kitten Vaccine Schedule: Kitten Shots & Their Costs

A kitten being examined at the vet for her vaccination shot.

Product reviews

10 Top-rated Kitten Toys on Amazon

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Our Top 5 Puppy Toys and Treats

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Dog DNA Tests: What You Need To Know

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Unbox the Bed: Orvis Tempur-pedic Deep Dish Bed Review