Balancing puppy socialization and safety is tricky.
Dog Health
Get health advice from vets and specialists, from major medical stuff to everyday pet wellness.
Plaque vs. Tartar in Dogs’ Teeth
Understand the difference to take steps to eliminate them both.
routine care
Want to ace everyday pet wellness? Get tips on vet checks, vaccine schedules, preventative care, DIY remedies, and more.
Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more.
Why Won’t My Puppy Eat?
We asked two veterinarians for advice.
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conditions & treatments
The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.
From home treatments to holistic methods—and when to call a vet.
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
Understand their problem, and make an informed health decision.
Ask a Vet
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.
skin issues & allergies
Casual scratch? Weird paw lick? Seasonal allergies? Fleas? We’ll help you decipher all the pet skin issues.
Here’s what works (and what doesn’t).
From home treatments to holistic methods—and when to call a vet.
A little bit of itching? Totally normal. However, excessive scratching requires a diagnosis.
grooming
Pet grooming? Not always glamorous. Get DIY nail-clipping tutorials, bath-time tricks, and celeb groomer tips to keep your pet looking (and feeling) good.
Hint: It’s probably less often than you’d think.
Dog baths should include dog bath products only. Here’s why.
What Can I Wash My Dog With?
They would prefer no bath at all, but we’re not asking them.
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safety
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.
Balancing puppy socialization and safety is tricky.
Some plants are not so merry.
Can You Give Dogs Pedialyte?
Spoiler alert: It’s not necessarily good for your dehydrated dog.
holistic vet care
Check out the latest alternative pet care treatments, like massage techniques, herbal remedies, and other not-so-traditional therapies.
Follow these tips to get treatments covered by your plan.
Find out if this complementary and alternative medicine is right for your pup.
From dry skin to anxiety to allergies, we've got a supplement to help your pup’s specific needs.
Emergencies & First Aid
Learn who to call for pet emergencies, how to know when a pet injury is an emergency, and other urgent care advice to help in a pinch.
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He says his pup suffered anxiety and breathing issues because of the airline’s actions.
Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.
dental health
Wonder how often you really need to brush your pet’s teeth? Here's everything you need to know about caring for their pearly whites.
Understand the difference to take steps to eliminate them both.
Everything you need to know about dog tarter and dental health.
Some things you can do to keep those chompers sparkling through their senior years.