Pet Essentials
How Can You Prevent Bloat in Dogs?

The most valuable tool as pet parents to keep our dogs happy and healthy is knowledge – both knowledge about how to improve their lives but also about the potential risks…

Why is Mental Enrichment Important for My Dog?

While physical exercise and a balanced diet are essential elements of a healthy, happy life for your dog, there’s another aspect of their well-being that often goes unnot…

What is the Best Type of ID for My Dog While Travelling?

Travelling with our dogs is an exciting experience, but it also comes with responsibility – ensuring they are safe at every turn. Whether you’re heading out on a road tri…

Beenie Von Weenie Crowned Fastest Wiener Dog in the West

Hold your horses (or your dogs); there’s a new legend racing its way across the finish line. The 26th Annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals were held July 15th at the L…

Owning a Dog May Protect Your Child From Food Allergies

When it comes to the relationship between children and their pets, many conversations focus on the potential risks of allowing them to interact. But what if having a furr…

Can I Let My Cat Go Outdoors Safely?

As cat lovers and parents, we understand our kitties' curiosity and desire for the great outdoors. We’ll often find our two cats sitting by the window, entirely in a tran…

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The World’s Tallest Dog Zeus Dies at Age Three After Battling Cancer

Zeus, the tallest male dog in the world, has sadly passed away at age three after being diagnosed with bone cancer.

Back-to-School Ready? What About Rover?

Summer was a blast for the entire family! Road trips that led to the great outdoors, camping, long hikes, plus those backyard barbecues that brought eve…

Supreme Court to Decide If K-9 Committed an Illegal Search

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide whether a police K-9 violated the Constitution by placing his paws on the suspect’s vehicle during a traffic stop.

Surgery Gives Cats With Kidney Disease a New Chance at Life

A groundbreaking kidney transplant program at the University of Georgia is giving some cats with kidney disease a second chance at life.

How Often Should I Trim My Dog's Nails?

Most owners are not really sure if there's such a thing as trimming their dog’s nails too frequently and how often they should file them down to ensure they are always neat. Read on to clear up any confusion about nail trimming for dogs!

The Trooping of the Corgis!

Diamond tiaras and state dinners could never hold a candle to the love had by Queen Elizabeth II for her beloved Corgis. Which is why it was so fitting that…

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Which Dog Breeds Make Us Happiest, According to Social Media?

As dog parents, we love sharing pictures and stories of our pups. After all, we all have the cutest, most adorable dog. Right? Sometimes these stories are funny, share sp…

Can I Travel With An Anxious Dog?

Traveling with your pet can be an exciting experience, but it can also come with a unique set of challenges for those with anxious dogs. Whether you’re planning a big sum…

2 in 3 Dog Owners Claim Their Dogs 'Could Never Survive in the Wild'

If your pet were to get loose outdoors, would they know how to survive on their own? If not, you're not alone! A recent poll conducted by One Poll and commissioned by Now…

Can I Travel With My Cat in the Car Safely?

If you’re planning a trip with your feline best friend, you may be experiencing both excitement and a little concern. Unlike dogs, known for their love of the car, many c…

How Do I Stop My Dog From Eating Everything?

We often hear about the importance of getting out and walking our dogs. But what do you do if your dog is determined to eat everything in sight every time you are out and…

How Do I Create a DIY Busy Box for My Dog?

5 Types of Dog EnrichmentWhen people talk about enrichment for dogs, they often focus on two forms – physical enrichment and mental enrichment. But you may be surprised t…

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Do Dogs Get Seasonal Depression?

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD or seasonal depression, is connected to shorter days, colder weather, and bleaker views and can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. But what about our dogs? Can they get seasonal depression as well?

A Woman’s Best Friend? Dogs Prefer Female Speech, Study Shows

While the study confirmed something many pet owners knew from experience – that dog brains are much more sensitive to speech that is directed at them – it unearthed that this is especially true if the speech comes from women.

Missing Cat Found After 10 Years -- And a Custody Battle Ensues

Last week, we told you about a cat who was reunited with his owner after 8 years. And now we have a story that’s even more incredible: a 14-year-old kitty who w…

Ditched at a Metallica Concert? Not Quite!

Animal lovers around the world united in distress when word got out that a fan of rock group Metallica, had recently ditched their four-legged buddy at a Los…

Missing Dog Renutied With Family After 12 Years

A Glendale family was reunited with their lost bichon frise, who has been missing for over 12 years.

UK Movie Theaters Welcome All Pooch Patrons

If you’re like me and feel that not much can beat snuggling in to watch a good movie with your fur kid sitting shotgun, then you’re going to love the fact th…

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Lab/Shepherd Mix Zoey Claims Title of World’s Longest Dog Tongue

We all believe our dog is special and unique, but for some dog parents, this statement means something more. A small number of dog parents around the world can lay claim…

Scooter, a Chinese Crested, Awarded the Title of World’s Ugliest Dog

As dog lovers, we’re all familiar with the Westminster Dog Show and the perfectly groomed and well-trained dogs that it introduces to the world. But in Petaluma, Californ…

Are Water Fountains Good for Cats?

As a cat parent, you understand that our feline friends deserve nothing but the best. This means prioritizing their well-being and identifying potential health risks you…

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Study Shows Half of U.S. Dog Owners Are Concerned About Pet Vaccines

A recently published study found that the majority of U.S. dog owners are skeptical of vaccinating their dogs - even to help prevent rabies.

Can Dogs Swim in Chlorine Pools?

The allure of cooling off in a swimming pool can be irresistible in the dog days of the summer, not only for us but also for our canine companions. However,…

How Much Water Should My Dog Drink Daily?

Ensuring your canine companion stays adequately hydrated is an important aspect of pet parenting – but the trick is knowing what staying hydrated actually me…

How to Help Your Cats Get Along

Sharing your home with more than one cat can be a beautiful thing, as long as everyone gets along. When you have kitties who can’t stand being around each other…

Study Links Digestive and Respiratory Disease in Dogs

new research discovered that dogs with respiratory disease are more likely to experience digestive tract abnormalities.

Can You Guess Which Airport Hired a Cat to Calm Anxious Flyers?

The San Francisco airport hired a 14-year-old black and white cat, named Duke, to help soothe anxious travelers.

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Missing Cat Reunited With Owner After 8 Years

No pet parent wants to lose their furry best friend, especially since many lost dogs and cats never find their way back home. But rest assured that there are al…

Dog Uses Sound Buttons to Tell Owner She Is Sick Before She Knew It

A golden retriever used sound buttons to tell his owner that she was sick hours before she experienced symptoms.

Ferris State University Lets Students Live on Campus With Their Pets

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is allowing students to live on campus with their pets for the 2023-24 academic year. For students who hate leav…

Research Reveals a Simple Way to Prolong Your Pet's Life

Every pet parent would give the world to have their four-legged friend by their side for as long as possible. Alas, nature has it orchestrated in a different…

What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung by a Bee?

Nobody wants their pet to get hurt when they’re enjoying some quality time outdoors, but accidents can happen at any time. One of the most common injuries do…

How Can I Help My Puppy With Teething Pain?

As they are growing up, puppies are at their cutest – but this adorable phase isn’t without its challenges. Puppies grow fast and experience many important c…

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Ways to Include Your Pet in Your Wedding Festivities

Planning a wedding, and thinking about how you’ll include the most important people in your life, is exciting. But if pets are a part of your family, you might…

Asheville Ranks As the Top Pet-Friendly Vacation City in the U.S.

A recent, data-driven study concluded that Asheville isn’t just welcoming to pets but ranked the city as the top pet-friendly city in the U.S. to visit.

Here’s How Your Dog Can Earn $100 an Hour Promoting Peanut Butter

Honest Paws, a pet wellness company, is looking for Canine Ambassadors for its all-natural CBD-infused peanut butter.

Fall Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Dog

Autumn brings cooler days filled with sunshine, so it’s a great season to spend more time outside with your dog, especially if you were mostly indoors with the…

Dog and Cat Influencers Step Up to Help Ukrainians Deal With Stress

We’ve all heard of dogs being used for emotional support by those in distress and have learned that even a gnarly feline can comfort the elderly in nursing h…

Pet Shaming Just Never Gets Old

For those of us with pooch partners, the ability to relate to other households dealing with naughty canine capers similar to our own, hit a crescendo back in…