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Behavior & training

What Can I Give My Dog for Anxiety? Firework & Storm Meds for Dogs

A nervous black and tan small dog hides under furniture, demonstrating classic anxiety behavior commonly seen during storms or fireworks.

How to Train a Dog to Sit: Training Tips for Puppies & Adult Dogs

A fluffy white dog sits on the grass, looking up attentively at a person in jeans, capturing a moment of training or obedience practice.

Why Do Cats Meow? Why Your Cat May Be More Vocal Than Usual

This gray cat is photographed in the middle of meowing at his human's kitchen which led to the human owner asking, "Why does my cat keep meowing"?

Why Does My Dog Lick Me So Much? Why Dogs Lick

The image shows a person being affectionately licked by dogs, a common behavior used by dogs to show affection, seek attention, or express submission. If you're wondering, "why does my dog lick me so much," it's likely their way of bonding and communicating their needs.

Cat Center

Feline Stomatitis: Understanding & Managing Stomatitis in Cats

A cat with his mouth open, most probably suffering from feline stomatitis.

Can Cats See Color? What Colors Can Cats See?

This cat in the image looks like it's taking in the colors of nature. On that note, do cats have color vision?

Cat Chemotherapy Cost: How Much is Chemo & Cancer Treatment in Cats?

A cat receiving veterinary care, lying on a soft pink blanket, while a veterinarian examines the cat, it appears calm but concerned, focusing on how much chemo, radiation therapy, and cancer treatment for cats might cost.

Boy Cat Names: Unique, Cute Name Options for Male Cats and Kittens

Cute kittens in a basket mainly colored gray and brown tabby. What could be their unique male cat names?

Medical articles

Pet Wellness Exam: The Ultimate Guide to Pet Wellness Exams for Cats, Dogs, and Puppies

Three dogs receiving pet wellness exams together - a Border Collie puppy, Australian Shepherd, and Golden Retriever sitting on an examination table with a veterinarian in blue scrubs visible in the background.

Antibiotics for Dogs: Effective & Safe Antibiotic Options for Pets

A dog looking at spilled pills on the table. Can dogs just take any pill, or any antibiotic for that matter? such as over the counter antibiotics for dogs.

Debarking Dogs: The Controversial Procedure of Dog Vocal Cord Removal

A dog barking while on a leash during a walk with its human, raising questions about debarking a dog and the impact of dog vocal cord removal or devocalization.

Excessive Grooming in Cats: Why is My Cat Over Grooming & Licking Itself Bald?

A ginger cat is seen grooming himself. This is a natural behavior in cats, but the problem is if the cat is overgrooming that sometimes lead to hair loss.

Holiday & seasonal

Beat the Cold: Winter Dog Exercise and Activities for Your Canine Companion

A snow-loving northern breed having fun sledding in the snow, to get some exercise during the winter.

The Ultimate List of Cat and Dog Friendly Flowers

A black and white dog with soil-covered face lying guiltily beside a garden bed filled with pet-friendly yellow daisies and purple flowers, perfectly capturing a moment of mischievous gardening behavior

Thanksgiving for Dogs: A Dog-Safe Thanksgiving Dinner for Your Furry Friend

An eager dog sits at a Thanksgiving table laden with festive dishes, eyeing a spread that includes turkey, apples, Brussels sprouts, and grapes; while some Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs, such as plain turkey and certain vegetables, others like grapes should be avoided to ensure a pet-friendly celebration.

Homemade Holiday Treat Recipes for Your Pet

An endearing close-up of a cream-colored Labrador Retriever showing impressive self-control with a bone-shaped treat balanced on its nose, perfectly capturing the heartwarming anticipation of homemade Christmas dog treats

Other topics

Can Dogs See Color or Are Dogs Colorblind?

Portrait of a tricolored mixed-breed dog with black, tan, and white fur against green grass and a turquoise wall, demonstrating colors that would appear differently in a dog's dichromatic vision.

Dog Vision vs Cat Vision Vs Human Vision: Can Cats, Dogs or Humans See Better?

A human holding a dachshund and a calico cat side by side, emphasizing the visual differences between dogs, cats, and humans. The image raises the question: Who sees better – cats, dogs, or humans?

How Much Are Cocker Spaniels? Cocker Spaniel Price Guide

A charming family of English Cocker Spaniels is shown, with their coats showcasing a range of colors from white, brown, to black. The two adorable puppies steal the spotlight, making it easy to wonder, “How much does an English Cocker Spaniel cost?” Their playful, sweet demeanor highlights why this breed is so beloved by families.

Mexican Dog Breeds: Famous Dog Breeds from Mexico

These two adorable Chihuahuas, one brown and the other brown and white, are snuggled up together in a field of colorful wildflowers, both looking attentively at the camera. Are these cute Chihuahuas originally from Mexico?

Pet care & safety

Can Dogs Eat Mangoes: Is Mango Good for Dogs?

A vibrant, ripe mango shown both whole and cut in the distinctive cross-hatch pattern popular for dog-safe serving, displayed on a rustic wooden board with fresh green mango leaves,

Is Catnip Bad for Dogs? What Does Catnip do to Dogs?

A close-up of a dried catnip herbs spilling out of a jar onto a white surface, commonly used for cats.

What Human Foods Can Dogs Eat? Good Human Food Options

A dachshund with a red collar eagerly bites into a slice of watermelon on a sandy beach, illustrating a healthy human food dogs can enjoy.

Can Dogs Eat Pistachios? Safety & Risks of Dogs & Pistachios

A white ceramic cup filled with unshelled pistachios, with additional pistachio nuts scattered on a rustic wooden surface.

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