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10 Best Dog-Friendly Breweries in the U.S. Where You Can Chill With Your Pup

Because you deserve an iced-cold brewski and your pup’s company.

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lifestyle

What’s Your Dog-Parenting Style?

Are you a helicopter? A minimalist? Maybe a gentle parent? Find out where you fall when it comes to raising your pup.

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behavior

Does Your Cat Know How Much You Love Them?

And how to know if they love you back.

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Is Your Dog Messing With You on Purpose?

Example A: When they beg to go outside then immediately want to be let back in.

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news

Scientists Discover Why Some Cats Sparkle—Yes, Some Cats Sparkle

It’s called the glitter gene.

Cute puppy in the arms of someone wearing a wrist watch.
behavior

How Do Dogs Know What Time It Is? Their Internal Clocks, Explained

They are never late for dinner.

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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Top 10 Toxic Substances Pets Are Exposed to at Home, According to the ASPCA

The most common reasons people called the Animal Poison Control Center hotline in 2024.

Woman cuddling her dog on the floor.
health

5 Ways Your Dog Could Be Putting You at Risk for a Bacterial Infection

Should we let dogs lick our face? Is it safe to wash the family dog in the bathtub? We asked the experts.

Behavior & Training

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behavior

3 Reasons Your Dog Always Checks on You When You're Showering

But when they need a bath, they take off running. Make it make sense.

Funny cat licking plastic bag.
behavior

Why Does Your Cat Lick Plastic?

That’s an interesting choice for a snack...

Labrador Retriever puppy destroying toilet paper at home.

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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.

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lifestyle

Meet Bing, the Charismatic Great Dane and Star of the New Movie, “The Friend”

We spoke with the pup’s trainers about what it was like to work with Naomi Watts on the big screen.

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behavior
Dog in a RetrievAir flight
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This New Dog-Friendly Air Service Lets You and Your Pup Fly Side by Side

RetrievAir—which welcomes dogs of all sizes—has officially launched.

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nutrition

The Best Fish Oil Products for Dogs (And Why They Need Them)

Our experts explain why you should get fish oil for your dog and how to give it to them.

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5 Litter Boxes Your Cat Likely Won’t Reject

Think like a cat when choosing a litter box... so you can go back to not thinking about litter boxes.

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health

10 Best Grooming Products for Your Pup

Tools to keep your pet looking so fresh and so clean, from bamboo hair brushes to biodegradable wipes.

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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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