Pet Care

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Should You Get Your Dog ‘Fixed?’ Here’s Why It Could Extend Your Pup’s Life

It benefits you, your dog, and your community.

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Is Your Dog Overweight? Here’s How To Tell — And How To Fix It (If the Answer Is ‘Yes’)

Help Fluffy get fit.

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Does Your Dog Know When You’re Sad? Studies Say Yes (Sort Of)

Your dog can recognize your expressions, from anger to joy.

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Raise Your Puppy To Be a Social Butterfly With These Proven Strategies

Raising a friendly furry friend.

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5 Ways To Read Your Cat’s Body Language, From Whiskers to Tail

A kitty’s features and movement reveal his inner feelings and state of mind.

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When Dogs Cry — Here’s How To Tell if Your Pup Is Grieving, Plus Tips for Providing Comfort

Dogs get sad, too.

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Vacationing With Your Dog? These Tips From Vets and Airlines Will Ensure Things Go Smoothly

There are ways to make traveling easy on both of you.

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Spending Just 3 Minutes With A Dog — Any Dog — Reduces Anxiety, Says Study

Your shared activities provide a slew of psychological and probable cognitive benefits that can make you calmer, saner, and more focused.

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Indoor Cats Need Outdoor Simulations — Do These 5 Things To Prevent “Cooped Up Cat” Behaviors

Felines have a need for nature.

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14 Tricks for Getting Your Picky Cat To Eat — Plus a Cat Behavior Specialist Explains Why All the Fuss

Does your pet gobble up a meal one day and turn her nose up the next? Here’s how to deal.

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For Pets, Microchips Can Be Miracles: Here’s How To Set Up an Electronic ID for Your Dog

When it comes to locating your dog, microchips and tags are meant to work together.

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Dogs Need Cognitive Stimulation To Stay Healthy — These 5 Activities Can Help

For a healthy pup, exploration is key.

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What Does “Meow” Actually Mean? A Cat Language Expert Has the Answer

The linguist Susanne Schötz has translated the vocalizations uttered by domestic cats.

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How Did Cats Come Into Our Lives? Here’s a Brief Look at the Long History of Our Domestic Feline Friends

Your furry friend has regal roots.

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Playing With Your Dog Isn’t Just Fun, It’s Also Important for Their Well-Being — Here’s Why

Dogs learn best when motivated and happy.