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How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
By Kristen Seymour, April 10, 2017If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to allow an injury to properly heal, you probably wouldn't be thrilled, but you'd understand the reason for it — and, most likely,… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn’t My Dog... Want to Go for a Walk?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 3, 2017Walks are why many of us get a dog. A dog lover almost always has a friend ready to go for a walk to jump-start the day or wind down after work. When our best walking buddies don’t want to go along,… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
April 3, 2017The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Full Article ›
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Smart Tips for Running With Small Dogs
By Kristen Seymour, March 30, 2017Owning a small dog has its advantages. It's easier to find hotel rooms and apartments that allow small dogs. Small dogs eat less food (and, as you'll know if you've ever been on poop scooping duty,… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Keep Your Indoor Cat Active
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, August 29, 2016It’s safest to keep your kitty indoors instead of letting him roam free outside — but that doesn’t mean you should let him live the life of a couch potato. There are plenty of simple and fun ways… Full Article ›
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Outdoor Activities for Dogs: Fun Ideas Based on Personality Types and Interests
June 24, 2016“The dog is the god of frolic,” Henry Ward Beecher proclaimed in the 1880s. He was — and still is — right. Today, we’re fortunate to share a long list of frolic-filled opportunities with our pets.… Full Article ›
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6 Fun Ways to Get Fit With Your Dog
May 6, 2016Who says that exercise must be limited to sweating at your local gym, fighting for the only unoccupied elliptical machine, or failing to keep pace in a spinning class? You can stay in shape — and… Full Article ›
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The Best Gear for Camping With Your Dog
By Shayna Meliker, May 2, 2016Are you going camping with your dog? Whether you're an experienced outdoorsman or a novice trying out this fun, seasonal hobby for the first time, there are several items you should plan to have on… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Be a Better Cat Owner
By Shayna Meliker, April 12, 2016They say dogs have owners, cats have staff. And what better way to serve your favorite feline than to make a commitment to being a better cat owner? Oops, we meant being a better cat servant! From… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Dig?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 12, 2016It may be tough to explain to our gardens, but digging is a common, deep-rooted behavior that we can trace back to our dogs' wild ancestors. So are there other reasons dogs dig? There are many… Full Article ›
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Got a Fat Feline? How to Help Your Cat Shed Those Extra Pounds
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 11, 2016Carl Sandburg’s fog may have come on little cat feet, soft and silent, but in my practice I’ve seen a number of cats big enough that their tread is more like rolls of thunder. And these felines… Full Article ›
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Play It Safe and Be Polite: Dog Park Rules You Should Never Break
By Mikkel Becker , March 24, 2016We all know how the dog park works, right? Our dogs get to play with their canine buddies while we catch up with the other pet parents. It’s a fun, easy outing that everyone enjoys.But the dog park… Full Article ›