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Does Putting Your Pet in “Air Jail” Actually Work?

It may stop the problem in the moment...

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7 Ways You Are Confusing Your Dog Without Realizing It

Some things definitely get lost in translation.

Small kitten playing with a rubber ball at home.
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Cats Can't Stand These Textures—They Have Very Sensitive Paws

It's not just crumpled tin foil.

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How to Interpret Your Dog’s Facial Expressions and Behavior

Managing expectations about your dog’s behavior makes for a good relationship

Sabrina Carpenter holding up two kittens.
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The Most Popular Cat Names of 2024

From Timotheé to Sabrina, our pets’ names are an ode to pop culture.

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Will My Kitten Bond With My Other Pets?

Here's how to help the new arrival settle in.

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

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Dog Senses: What Are Dogs’ Strongest Senses?

That little nose sure works well...

Small orange kitten getting a bath.
Large brown dog sick and coughing.
health

Why Is My Dog Coughing? 11 Reasons Why and What to Do

From toxins to allergies, lets get down to business and problem-solve this.

Behavior & Training

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We’re Not as Good at Reading Our Dogs’ Emotions as We Thought, Study Finds

People struggle to recognize fear and frustration the most.

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behavior

Is My Cat Angry at Me? How to Tell if Your Cat is Upset

Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy—or just kind of like that.

Puppy stealing slipper from woman at home.
behavior

How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It”

The most important cue your dog doesn’t know. Yet.

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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

Golden Retriever service dog sitting in the front seat of a car.
lifestyle

I Shadowed My Family’s Therapy Dog at Work—Here’s a Peek Into Our Day

Meet Lucy, a pup who’s trained to bring joy to all who meet her.

Charli XCX and two golden retriever puppies.
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The 20 Most Popular Dog Names of 2024

Even our pups had a Brat summer.

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The 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Items the Ultra-Rich Buy Their Pets

These cats and dogs are living the good life.

Shopping

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Kittens and the Litter Robot kitty litter box.
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The Best Litter Boxes for Kittens in 2025

Help your little one learn the ropes.

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The Best Dog Beds Of 2025

Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds—from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors—are the next best thing.

Animal Welfare

‘Trooper’ the dog found tied to fence during Hurricane Milton adopted by Florida family.
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Dog Left Tied to a Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters Has Been Adopted

It was “love at first sight” with his new housemate, another Bull Terrier rescue.

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

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.

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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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