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6 Addictive and Fun Indoor Game Ideas for Your Dog
Most dog owners leave their home early in the morning only to return after dark. They usually don’t get much...
Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Pets
Whip up one of these 10 adorable pet costumes that won’t break the bank. Ever imagine the kind of person...
Is Your Dog Panting Excessively?
All dogs pant, especially when it’s hot outside. However, if you’ve noticed your dog panting excessively in conditions when they are relaxed...
How to Care for A Cat: Tips and Tricks for New Owners
Looking for pet care? Find cat sitters in your area now. Many pet owners consider cats to be the perfect...
Pneumonia in Dogs — What You Should Know
If you’ve noticed your dog doesn’t have much spunk in his step, is losing weight or has been coughing, he...
Should You Get Your Child a Pet Bird?
by freelance writer Riley Herder Pets—in addition to bicycles and inflatable pools—are in higher demand during the COVID-19 pandemic than...
4 Important Tips for Building an Outdoor Bunny Hutch
by freelance writer Riley Herder Finding the right habitat for your bunny is an important step, but it can be...
25 Reasons Dogs Are the Best Things on Earth
If you’re a dog owner, you probably already know just how awesome dogs are. They fill your life with love,...
9 Ways to Know a Dog Nose Needs Attention
When your dog wakes you up in the morning with a big kiss but his nose is wet and cold...
7 Home Remedies for Dog Dandruff
You’re scratching your dog behind the ears when you notice a lot of white specks on his dark fur. These...
7 Delicious Dog Cake Recipes
It’s your pup’s birthday and you’re looking for dog cake recipes fit for the prince of pooches. What ingredients should...
How to Put on a Dog Harness
A harness can help you keep your dog safe when you’re out for a walk or playing at the park....
6 Ways to Help Ease Your Dog’s Fear of Loud Noises
With summer storms and fireworks displays popping up all over, your dog has every reason to burrow under the dining...
12 Adorably Awesome Dog Birthday Party Ideas
Every dog has his day, so what’s more fun than a dog birthday party when it’s your adorable pooch’s turn?...
51 Unique Dog Names for 2015
No, William Shakespeare wasn’t talking about dog names when he penned the lines: “What’s in a name? that which we...
30 Cute Italian Dog Names and Their Meanings
When it comes to naming your dog, you want to come up with something original. By choosing from Italian dog...
Bland Diet For Dogs: How and When To Use Them and Recipes to Try
Many dogs have sensitive stomachs — and even those with digestive systems of steel sometimes ingest something they shouldn’t, leading...
Top 10 Strongest Dog Breeds
You’re not sure what breed of dog is right for you, but you know you’re not a Chihuahua or poodle...
Top 10 Fluffy Cat Breeds
You know when you see photos of fuzzy kittens looking so soft and cuddly that you just want to reach...
Chinese Dogs: 9 Awesome Dog Breeds From China
They can be poofy. They can be pug-faced. They can be distinct. And more often than not, Chinese dogs are...
9 Popular Japanese Dog Breeds
Japan is known for its reverence for animals, and dogs are no exception. Thanks to stories of great loyalty and...
101 Amusing Cat Facts: Fun Trivia About Your Feline Friend
Did you know that cats have held elective office, inherited fortunes and become social media super stars? Here are 101...
10 Top Non-shedding Cats
Looking for pet care? Find cat sitters in your area now. If you have cat allergies, you may have given...
10 Large Cat Breeds: The Next Best Thing to Owning a Tiger!
Have you always dreamed of having a pet tiger? While it’s not quite legal to house a massive jungle mammal...
10 Fastest Dog Breeds
Over the last few centuries, certain types of dogs have been bred for hunting and racing purposes. But many of...
Home Remedies for Hotspots on Dogs
Hotspots on dogs are a common skin ailment you’ve probably seen but don’t know about. Hotspots typically appear as moist,...
14 Symptoms of Distemper in Cats
Feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious but often curable disease. Not sure how to tell if...
Why Is My Dog Shivering? 7 Reasons and Remedies
It’s common to see a dog shivering playfully, but involuntary shaking may be a sign of something other than excitement....
What to Do if You See Blood in Dog Urine
Blood in dog urine is often difficult to detect, especially if your pet eliminates outside in the grass or dirt....
Tramadol for Dogs: Advantages, Disadvantages and Side Effects
When your dog is in pain, all you want to do is make that pain go away, but pain medication...
Staph Infection In Dogs: How To Help Your Dog Cope
You’ve heard about people suffering from staph infections, but did you know that staph infection in dogs could happen too?...
Mucus in Dog Stool: The Common Causes
You’d do anything for your dog, even check his stool, especially if you thought something could be wrong. Notice any...
Care.com Interview Series: Pet Care Expert Talks Bloat and Torsion in Dogs
Bloat and torsion are two very serious (and sometimes fatal) conditions that often affect large breeds of dogs — and...
How to Make a Dog Vomit in an Emergency
It’s probably safe to say that learning how to make a dog vomit isn’t on top of your list of...
Interview with an Expert: Herpes Eye Infections in Cats
Fiona, a Scottish Fold and one of our five cats, has had eye problems since she was a kitten. She...
10 Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs
If you notice your dog peeing more than usual, drinking copious amounts of water or you feel like he’s “just...
The Benefits of Prozac for Dogs
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety? If so, it can be really hard for you to leave the house,...
Puppy Breath: Why You Love It and How to Prolong the Sweetness
Most people wouldn’t automatically associate dog breath with a great smell, but there are many puppy owners who know and...
My Dog Ate Chocolate but Seems OK: What Do I Do?
Your dog just discovered (and devoured) your secret chocolate stash. You’ve heard time and again chocolate is harmful — even...