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Everything You Need to Get Before Bringing Home a New Cat
Set your new bestie up for success.
Younger People Are More Likely to View Their Pets as Children, New Study Finds
Bring out the puppy strollers.
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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...
Do You Know Your Dog’s Favorite Foods? Try This Viral DIY Test to Find Out
Even a pup who eats anything has their preferences—and knowing them can help.
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
8 Cat Meal Toppers for Finicky Eaters
Tips for improving your cat’s appetite with these tasty add-ons.
Can Puppies Have Bones?
And how to keep them safe while they chew.
How Do You Soothe Your Cat’s Itchy Skin?
Your miserable kitty would like to know, too.
Behavior & Training
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.
Why Does Your Dog Lick Your Other Dog’s Ears?
That’s cute... sort of?
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
Constantly Comparing Your Dog to Your First Pup? You May Have “My Last Dog Syndrome”
It's definitely a thing.
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.
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
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.
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.”
9 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
Animal Welfare
27 Dogs Were Saved From the Brink of Starvation in Missouri
The shelter needs your help supporting these neglected pups.
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 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.
A Month Giving a Senior Poodle and Whippet Mix the Life They Deserve on $150K
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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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