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Vacation with your dog on a budget
Vacation with your dog on a budget
Not only is it possible to enjoy a fun vacation with your dog, but it's also easier than ever to do so while being frugal.More >>
Not only is it possible to enjoy a fun vacation with your dog, but it's also easier than ever to do so while being frugal.More >>
Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips
Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips
In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.More >>
In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.More >>
My dog wants to blog
My dog wants to blog
These days, dogs are on Facebook and Twitter, and they're even "blogging" with help from their owners.More >>
These days, dogs are on Facebook and Twitter, and they're even "blogging" with help from their owners.More >>
The 5 easiest ways to keep your cat healthy
The 5 easiest ways to keep your cat healthy
To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.More >>
To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.More >>
How to hold a successful puppy playdate
How to hold a successful puppy playdate
Playing comes naturally to puppies, but you have a critical role in making sure his first playdate goes well.More >>
Playing comes naturally to puppies, but you have a critical role in making sure his first playdate goes well.More >>
Help your cat with separation anxiety
Help your cat with separation anxiety
Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.More >>
Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.More >>
The lonely dog
The lonely dog
Dogs are social animals, and generally don't tolerate long periods of being alone.More >>
Dogs are social animals, and generally don't tolerate long periods of being alone.More >>
Are cats and dogs that different?
Are cats and dogs that different?
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Who says dogs have all the fun? Cats can be just as smart, fun and full of personality.More >>
Who says dogs have all the fun? Cats can be just as smart, fun and full of personality.More >>
Fact vs. fiction: Strange dog rituals and their true meanings
Fact vs. fiction: Strange dog rituals and their true meanings
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Since dogs are unable to verbalize what they are really thinking, there are nonverbal cues that we can learn from and respond to accordingly.More >>
Since dogs are unable to verbalize what they are really thinking, there are nonverbal cues that we can learn from and respond to accordingly.More >>
Two cats are better than one
Two cats are better than one
Thinking about adopting a cat? Here are five reasons why you should think about bringing home a pair instead of just one furry feline.
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Thinking about adopting a cat? Here are five reasons why you should think about bringing home a pair instead of just one furry feline.More >>
Away from home: Dog bathroom options
Away from home: Dog bathroom options
Traveling with a dog can be fun, exciting and memorable, but it can also be a bit of a challenge if its idea of bathroom etiquette is finding the nearest patch of grass that smells like home.More >>
Traveling with a dog can be fun, exciting and memorable, but it can also be a bit of a challenge if its idea of bathroom etiquette is finding the nearest patch of grass that smells like home.More >>
Writers who love their cats
Writers who love their cats
Writers from mystery novelist P.D. James to science-fiction icon Ray Bradbury and numerous others have at least one thing in common: They all love cats.More >>
Writers from mystery novelist P.D. James to science-fiction icon Ray Bradbury and numerous others have at least one thing in common: They all love cats.More >>
Can therapy dogs help kids with autism?
Can therapy dogs help kids with autism?
For children with autism, trained dogs may offer not only a furry friend, but some therapeutic benefits, too, a new research review finds.More >>
For children with autism, trained dogs may offer not only a furry friend, but some therapeutic benefits, too, a new research review finds.More >>
How to take great photos of your cat
How to take great photos of your cat
With time and patience even the most camera-shy cat will eventually be ready for a close-up.More >>
With time and patience even the most camera-shy cat will eventually be ready for a close-up.More >>
Modern dog bowls for stylish pups
Modern dog bowls for stylish pups
While dogs themselves cannot be trendy, their owners sure can be.More >>
While dogs themselves cannot be trendy, their owners sure can be.More >>
Puppy born from frozen embryo may offer hope to endangered wildlife
Puppy born from frozen embryo may offer hope to endangered wildlife
A frisky 9-month old Labrador-beagle mix named Klondike could hold the secret to how to preserve endangered species of foxes or wolves.More >>
A frisky 9-month old Labrador-beagle mix named Klondike could hold the secret to how to preserve endangered species of foxes or wolves.More >>
Brain exercises for your cat
Brain exercises for your cat
Exercise for the brain is just as beneficial as exercise for the body. Give your cat both for a long and happy life.More >>
Exercise for the brain is just as beneficial as exercise for the body. Give your cat both for a long and happy life.More >>
Benefits of owning a senior dog
Benefits of owning a senior dog
Older dogs might not fill a home with happy chaos as energetic puppies do, but these senior pets still enrich our lives in so many ways.More >>
Older dogs might not fill a home with happy chaos as energetic puppies do, but these senior pets still enrich our lives in so many ways.More >>
Pregnancy and cats
Pregnancy and cats
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.More >>
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.More >>
Why some wolves became dogs
Why some wolves became dogs
The question of how some wolves evolved into the trusty dogs that work on farms, lead the blind and curl up on pillows in bedrooms has remained largely unanswered.More >>
The question of how some wolves evolved into the trusty dogs that work on farms, lead the blind and curl up on pillows in bedrooms has remained largely unanswered.More >>
Cat love and friendship
Cat love and friendship
Do cats experience love? One expert weighs in.More >>
Do cats experience love? One expert weighs in.More >>
Dog days of winter: Keeping pets safe, warm
Dog days of winter: Keeping pets safe, warm
With the arrival of winter, dog owners need to be aware of how to keep their canine friends comfortable and safe, an expert says.More >>
With the arrival of winter, dog owners need to be aware of how to keep their canine friends comfortable and safe, an expert says.More >>
How to care for your arthritic dog
How to care for your arthritic dog
As our canine companions grow older, they are subject to the same degenerative problems as we are.More >>
As our canine companions grow older, they are subject to the same degenerative problems as we are.More >>
Keep your dog safe during hectic holiday season
Keep your dog safe during hectic holiday season
Christmas can be a stressful and dangerous time for dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.More >>
Christmas can be a stressful and dangerous time for dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.More >>
Stray dogs can learn to drive better than your 16-year-old niece
Stray dogs can learn to drive better than your 16-year-old niece
Man's best friend just got even smarter: New Zealand's SPCA has begun teaching rescue dogs how to drive a manual transmission vehicle.More >>
Man's best friend just got even smarter: New Zealand's SPCA has begun teaching rescue dogs how to drive a manual transmission vehicle.More >>
Germ in cat feces may affect human brain, behavior: study
Germ in cat feces may affect human brain, behavior
New research reveals how toxoplasma -- a parasite commonly found in cat litter boxes -- might affect behavior and mental health in humans.More >>
New research reveals how toxoplasma -- a parasite commonly found in cat litter boxes -- might affect behavior and mental health in humans.More >>
5 ways to improve life for your senior cat
5 ways to improve life for your senior cat
If your senior cat is starting to slow down, there are extra steps you can take to ensure that it is healthy, comfortable and content.More >>
If your senior cat is starting to slow down, there are extra steps you can take to ensure that it is healthy, comfortable and content.More >>
Hydrotherapy helps dogs get in shape
Hydrotherapy helps dogs get in shape
Hydrotherapy provides important physical therapy to dogs, especially those who have difficulty engaging in regular outdoor activities.More >>
Hydrotherapy provides important physical therapy to dogs, especially those who have difficulty engaging in regular outdoor activities.More >>
Rabies on the rise
Rabies on the rise
Cats are the domestic animal most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the U.S.More >>
Cats are the domestic animal most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the U.S.More >>
How to keep your dog safe and healthy
How to keep your dog safe and healthy
A few simple steps on your part could mean more years of happy times with your dog.More >>
A few simple steps on your part could mean more years of happy times with your dog.More >>
Is your cat getting enough protein?
Is your cat getting enough protein?
Protein is a building block that is essential to cats at all stages of life.More >>
Protein is a building block that is essential to cats at all stages of life.More >>
Tired? Your dog is yawning right along with you
Tired? Your dog is yawning right along with you
If you're yawning from fatigue or boredom, your loyal dog is likely yawning as well, a new study finds.More >>
If you're yawning from fatigue or boredom, your loyal dog is likely yawning as well, a new study finds.More >>
How to prevent 5 common cat illnesses
How to prevent 5 common cat illnesses
You are more than a source of food, catnip and scratches behind the ear. You are your cat's health advocate.More >>
You are more than a source of food, catnip and scratches behind the ear. You are your cat's health advocate.More >>
Top 10 movies about dogs
Top 10 movies about dogs
Grab the popcorn, turn the cell phone off and snuggle up with your BFF (best furry friend) to enjoy 10 of the best movies about dogs.More >>
Grab the popcorn, turn the cell phone off and snuggle up with your BFF (best furry friend) to enjoy 10 of the best movies about dogs.More >>
Can you tell a cat's personality by the shape of its face?
Can you tell a cat's personality by the shape of its face?
Animal experts have developed a theory of cat face geometry after more than two decades of study.More >>
Animal experts have developed a theory of cat face geometry after more than two decades of study.More >>
Dogs can improve kids' health
Dogs can improve kids' health
Just by owning a dog, you are improving your chances of living a longer life.More >>
Just by owning a dog, you are improving your chances of living a longer life.More >>
Can new dog feeders help solve mealtime problems?
Can new dog feeders help solve mealtime problems?
The slow-food movement isn't just for organic foodies anymore.More >>
The slow-food movement isn't just for organic foodies anymore.More >>
Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles
Salmonella outbreak linked to pet turtles
U.S. and state health officials said are investigating six overlapping, multistate outbreaks of human salmonella infections linked to turtles or their environments.More >>
U.S. and state health officials said are investigating six overlapping, multistate outbreaks of human salmonella infections linked to turtles or their environments.More >>
How to stop and prevent cat scratching
How to stop and prevent cat scratching
Cats were born to scratch, and they have the tools to do it with too.More >>
Cats were born to scratch, and they have the tools to do it with too.More >>
Crafts you can do with your dog
Crafts you can do with your dog
When it's raining cats and dogs outside, plenty of indoor fun can be found with a dog craft day.More >>
When it's raining cats and dogs outside, plenty of indoor fun can be found with a dog craft day.More >>
Caring for cats with sensitive stomachs
Caring for cats with sensitive stomachs
Cats can be notoriously picky, snubbing food left and right. But if your cat's bathroom habits are amiss, it could be suffering from dietary intolerance.More >>
Cats can be notoriously picky, snubbing food left and right. But if your cat's bathroom habits are amiss, it could be suffering from dietary intolerance.More >>
Teach your dog to dance
Teach your dog to dance
I've seen owners dancing with their dogs, doing some really cool moves. I'm not interested in competitions for this, but I would still like to train my dog to dance with me. Any tips?More >>
I've seen owners dancing with their dogs, doing some really cool moves. I'm not interested in competitions for this, but I would still like to train my dog to dance with me. Any tips?More >>
Does food taste different to cats and dogs?
Does food taste different to cats and dogs?
Though cats and dogs are the most common household pets in North America, the similarities practically end there.More >>
Though cats and dogs are the most common household pets in North America, the similarities practically end there.More >>
Don't declaw your cat: furniture-saving tips and tricks
Don't declaw your cat: furniture-saving tips and tricks
With minimal effort, it's relatively simple to live in harmony with your cat and enjoy scratch-free furniture.More >>
With minimal effort, it's relatively simple to live in harmony with your cat and enjoy scratch-free furniture.More >>
Dogs may mourn as deeply as humans do
Dogs may mourn as deeply as humans do
Jon Tumilson's dog, Hawkeye, was an important part of his life.More >>
Jon Tumilson's dog, Hawkeye, was an important part of his life.More >>
The Doggie Olympics
The Doggie Olympics
Your dog can be an Olympian, even without years of preparation and dedication.More >>
Your dog can be an Olympian, even without years of preparation and dedication.More >>
Does cat behavior change with the seasons?
Does cat behavior change with the seasons?
All mammals are affected by changes in the environment.More >>
All mammals are affected by changes in the environment.More >>
Newly aggressive dogs may be reacting to pain
Newly aggressive dogs may be reacting to pain
Pain may be the cause of sudden, unexplained aggression in dogs, a new study says.More >>
Pain may be the cause of sudden, unexplained aggression in dogs, a new study says.More >>
Cut the costs of raising your dog today
Cut the costs of raising your dog today
During tough economic times, who doesn't want to save money and spend less? With these tips, pet parents can save big.More >>
During tough economic times, who doesn't want to save money and spend less? With these tips, pet parents can save big.More >>
Train your aggressive, biting kitten
Train your aggressive, biting kitten
You can discourage ankle-nipping and other overly aggressive kitten behavior with a few simple steps.More >>
You can discourage ankle-nipping and other overly aggressive kitten behavior with a few simple steps.More >>
How to exercise with your dog
How to exercise with your dog
Want to get fit? Dogs make some of the best workout partners. Here's how you and your dog can get healthy together.More >>
Want to get fit? Dogs make some of the best workout partners. Here's how you and your dog can get healthy together.More >>
How to make a stray cat comfortable in your home
How to make a stray cat comfortable in your home
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.More >>
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.More >>
Boost your dog’s confidence
Boost your dog’s confidence
Shy dogs can be like shy people -- They may become anxious and even defensive when exposed to strange situations.More >>
Shy dogs can be like shy people -- They may become anxious and even defensive when exposed to strange situations. Check out these tips for properly socializing your dog.More >>
Hidden household cat poisons
Hidden household cat poisons
While you assume your home is a safe and happy place, you may have some surprising things around that are toxic, and even fatal, to your cat.More >>
While you assume your home is a safe and happy place, you may have some surprising things around that are toxic, and even fatal, to your cat.More >>
Vacation with your dog on a budget
Vacation with your dog on a budget
Not only is it possible to enjoy a fun vacation with your dog, but it's also easier than ever to do so while being frugal.More >>
Natural ways to eliminate litter box odor
Natural ways to eliminate litter box odor
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.More >>
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.More >>
Handling the death of a cat in a multi-cat home
Handling the death of a cat in a multi-cat home
When a cat dies, others within the group do seem to mourn the loss.More >>
10 ways to keep your dog happy this spring
10 ways to keep your dog happy this spring
Here, 10 things every dog owner should do to keep their pet happy, healthy and in good shape.More >>
Top benefits of senior dog food
Top benefits of senior dog food
Eight is the new 5 for dogs. Find out how senior dog food is helping adult dogs live longer, more productive lives.More >>
Dog food: Then and now
Dog food: Then and now
Dog food has certainly changed over the years. Read about the first dog foods, and their evolution to today's modern products.More >>
Are you obsessed with your cat?
Are you obsessed with your cat?
How do you know if your relationship with your cat has crossed over into an unhealthy obsession?More >>
Away from home: Dog bathroom options
Away from home: Dog bathroom options
What is a road warrior to do when it comes to bathroom options for your dog when away from home? Using these time-tested traveler tips, your dog will be handling the pit stops of life's highways and byways with ease.More >>
Lower your stress… with a cat?
Lower your stress… with a cat?
I've heard that cats can reduce the stress levels of their owners. Is this true?More >>
Should you clothe your cat?
Should you clothe your cat?
Dressing up your cat in a cute sweater or shirt may be fun for you, but most cats dislike the feeling of something on their fur. But there are exceptions.
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New health trend: Dog fitness centers
New health trend: Dog fitness centers
Increasingly, dog owners understand that their pets need regular exercise and preventative efforts to maintain good health. They're finding that the sorts of therapies we humans enjoy, such as aromatherapy and massage, also serve their dogs well.More >>
Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips
Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips
We've all been there: It's midnight, and your cat is acting sick. Fortunately, the Internet can provide you with assistance and possibly save you from several hundred dollars in emergency vet bills.
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The benefits of joining a dog social group
The benefits of joining a dog social group
Across the country, dog social groups are enabling dog owners and their pets to find common ground.More >>
Caring for your arthritic cat
Caring for your arthritic cat
Being the elusive and secretive beings that they are, cats often show very subtle signs of arthritis that may go unnoticed unless the owner is looking for them.More >>
How to choose the best doggie day care
How to choose the best doggie day care
Similar to selecting a day care for a child, choosing a doggie day care center is a process that takes some time and consideration.More >>
Rabies on the rise
Rabies on the rise
How should owners protect themselves and their dogs from the disease?More >>
How to toilet train a kitten
How to toilet train a kitten
It is easier to first have a kitten use a regular litter box before graduating to a human toilet.More >>
Foster a dog
Foster a dog
Fostering a dog for a temporary period of time will increase the likelihood that the dog will find a forever home.More >>
Cat food: Then and now
Cat food: Then and now
So what were cat owners feeding their pets way back when? How did packaged cat food emerge and evolve?More >>
Are cats and dogs that different?
Are cats and dogs that different?
Who says dogs have all the fun? Cats can be just as smart, fun and full of personality.More >>
eSleeper makes use of old eMac as a high-tech cat bed
eSleeper makes use of old eMac as a high-tech cat bed
DIY designer Samuel Cox combines an eMac shell, Arduino, and Twitter for a high-tech bed for his feline friend.More >>
Prepare your dog for holiday boarding
Prepare your dog for holiday boarding
Planning a winter holiday vacation? These problem prevention tips will help you prepare your pup for boarding.More >>
Help your cat with separation anxiety
Help your cat with separation anxiety
Your cat acts out not to spite you, but because you have changed its routine. Here's how to help them stay calm when you leave the house.More >>

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