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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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5 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Out of Trouble This Thanksgiving

Because your pup is not too proud to beg.

Woman celebrating her yellow lab's birthday.
health

Dog-Age Chart: Calculating Your Dog’s Age in Human Years

The math isn’t as cut and dry as you’d think.

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Are Cats the Most Toxic Pets on the Planet?

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

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A Massive Amount of Carrots Have Been Recalled After Testing Positive for E. Coli

Do not feed your dog this popular snack.

Man reading a book at home with small dog laying on his stomach.
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You and Your Dog's Heart Activity Match up When You Spend Time Together, New Study Finds

It’s like U2 said: Two hearts beat as one...

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

Lovely Dog Sit On Chair And Looking At Whole Roasted Turkey.
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Can Dogs Eat Turkey?

Before you invite them to the Thanksgiving table, here’s what you should know.

Adult cat and kitten eating food from a bowl.
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Can a Kitten Eat Adult Cat Food?

Uhh, is that safe, little guy?

health

Can Dogs Get the Flu from Humans?

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

Behavior & Training

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behavior

How to Find a Qualified Trainer for Your New Dog

The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.

Puppy licking another dog's ears outside.
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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.

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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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Forrest fire.
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Fire Conditions Are Worsening Across the Country. Here’s How to Keep Your Pet Safe

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

The Pet Groupies
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Former Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Ditched the Touring Life to Start a Dog-Walking Company

Nicole Fiorentino’s The Pet Groupies also offers pet-sitting services in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.


Shopping

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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.

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11 Stylish Bananas That Will Make Your Pup the Talk of the Neighborhood

The best looks for on-trend dogs, whether they’re into classic florals or embracing “Brat.”

Animal Welfare

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