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Get health advice from vets and specialists, from major medical stuff to everyday pet wellness.

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What Should I Know About FIV in Cats?

The most common questions about feline immunodeficiency virus, answered. Good news: most FIV positive cats live long, happy lives

routine care

Want to ace everyday pet wellness? Get tips on vet check-ups, vaccine schedules, preventative care, DIY remedies, and more.

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Get your kit sorted now so you’re ready in an emergency

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Take things slow to figure out what works best for their pearly whites

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Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

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conditions & treatments

The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Discover everything you need to know about this in-water treatment

Woman playing with her orange cat.

Oof, that is bad

Golden retriever lying in grass with red eyes

Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

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skin issues & allergies

Casual scratch? Weird paw lick? Seasonal allergies? Fleas? We’ll help you decipher all the pet skin issues.

Golden retriever lying in grass with red eyes

Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

A cat sitting in a tall grassy area.

Two vets’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that)

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Just because you can, does it mean you should?

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grooming

Pet grooming? Not always glamorous. Get DIY nail-clipping tutorials, bath-time tricks, and celeb groomer tips to keep your pet looking (and feeling) good.

Golden retriever lying in grass with red eyes

Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

woman with a bison friese and corgi, vacuuming the white dog on her lap

Just because you can, does it mean you should?

A cat walking by a little box

I introduced my cat to an automatic litter box, and lets just say it went off with... multiple hitches

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safety

Get tips on pet-proofing your digs, keeping your pets warm (or cool) through the seasons, and avoiding all the toxic stuff… like toys, plants, and everything else they try to eat.

woman dresses a great dane's paw with an orange bandage

Get your kit sorted now so you’re ready in an emergency

cat lying on windowsill looking sad

With automatic feeders and self-cleaning litter trays, your cat could technically look after themselves... but should they?

Discover your options for creating a safe window spot for your cat

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holistic vet care

Check out the latest alternative pet care treatments, like massage techniques, herbal remedies, and other not-so-traditional therapies.

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The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people. Your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being

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Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting

Healing stone on Cavalier spaniel dog.

Your pet can benefit from your self-care practices, from supplements to acupuncture

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Emergencies & First Aid

Learn who to call for pet emergencies, how to know when a pet injury is an emergency, and other emergency care advice to help in a pinch.

woman dresses a great dane's paw with an orange bandage

Get your kit sorted now so you’re ready in an emergency

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Can you feed your cat nuts? Learn more about the benefits and risks of feeding your kitty human foods

cat lying on windowsill looking sad

With automatic feeders and self-cleaning litter trays, your cat could technically look after themselves... but should they?

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dental health

Wonder how often you really need to brush your pet’s teeth? Here’s everything you need to know about caring for their pearly whites.

Curious cat sniffing on toothpaste on toothbrush held by pet owner.

It sounds like a daunting task, but here are some helpful steps to take

cat biting person's hand

Take things slow to figure out what works best for their pearly whites

Woman playing with her orange cat.

Oof, that is bad

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