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Our Secret Weapons to Tackle Pet Odors
By Laura Cross, March 13, 2017Whether it’s a subtle scent or a sickening stench, pet odors are one of the biggest frustrations owners deal with. Constantly plugging your nose or apologizing for the smell is no way to live.… Full Article ›
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Clever Hacks for Tackling Pet Hair
By Laura Cross, March 6, 2017Spring shedding season just so happens to occur during spring cleaning season. For many of you (like our German Shepherd owners out there), sweeping up clumps of pet fur can seem like a losing… Full Article ›
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Help! I'm Allergic to My Pet
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 7, 2017When Kathryn Primm’s allergist broke the news to her that she was allergic to dogs, cats and horses, she says she started to cry. “What am I going to do?” she asked.“Well," the allergist… Full Article ›
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Can I Teach My Dog to Put His Toys Away?
By Mikkel Becker, February 1, 2017Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could tell your dog to “clean up” and have him immediately gather up all the toys he has scattered across the room? Sound too good to be true? Maybe not! Keeping the… Full Article ›
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Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Never Wash His Bed?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 16, 2017If you’ve ever been frustrated because your house smells a little too much like your pets, it might be because you never wash your pet beds. Think about it: Most people wash their sheets at least… Full Article ›
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5 New Year's Resolutions All Cat and Dog Owners Should Make
By Kristen Seymour, December 29, 2016Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Maybe you're hoping to eat better, hit the gym more frequently or make a point to unplug from your phone more often. And sure, those are great goals,… Full Article ›
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6 Dog and Cat Housekeeping Mistakes You Might Be Making
By Meredith Hooker Williams, July 27, 2016It can be tempting to slack on housekeeping when there are so many other things to do during the week. But while it may be OK to let your laundry pile up for a couple days, for instance, it’s… Full Article ›
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Video: Expert Tips for Cat-Proofing Your Home
By Vetstreet Staff, June 7, 2016We know you want to protect your cats from household dangers and poisons, whether you're a new cat owner doing your first round of kitten proofing or a seasoned pet parent who has made a lifelong… Full Article ›
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5 Things You Might Be Doing That Can Harm Your Pet
By Shayna Meliker, May 16, 2016Of course you would never deliberately hurt your beloved pet, but what if there were things you were doing — perhaps even every day — that were harming your furry friend? We're putting safety… Full Article ›
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Tips to Rid Your Home of Pet Odors
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 25, 2016Have you ever walked into a house or apartment and just known that pet lovers lived there? Even though the place may be spic-and-span, the carpets carefully vacuumed and free of pet hair, the… Full Article ›
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4 Common Household Staples That Clean Pet-Stained Carpets
By Vetstreet Staff, April 21, 2016It's every pet owner's nightmare: You step into a fresh, wet "accident," and you're out of your go-to carpet cleaner. Not to worry — there are actually quite a few household staples that… Full Article ›
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8 Must-Haves for Bringing a New Dog Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , April 20, 2016Bringing home a new four-legged member of your family is exciting — and a lot of work. So it helps to be prepared before the big day arrives.We’ve pulled together a helpful cheat sheet of a few of… Full Article ›