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10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

12 tips to help avoid tragedy at the pet groomer

After reports of pet deaths at groomers across the country, here are some tips and things to look out for when choosing a pet groomer.

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

Tips and tricks for pet grooming

Here are some tips to make grooming your four-legged friend easier and safer for everyone.

Why cats and dogs are acting differently

Why Chickens Should Be Your Next Pet

If you grow veggies, what's the natural next step? Raising backyard chickens. Find out why this has become the West's latest pet trend.

Tips for Choosing Dog Training Classes

Puppies aren’t born knowing how they should behave or how to obey commands. This comes about through dog training classes. If you’re thinking of having your dog go through this type of training, ho…

Using A Pet Boarding Facility When Going On Vacation

When someone wishes to take a much needed vacation, and they have a dog or cat to care for, they may want to consider using a pet boarding facility to help. A business that offers accommodations for dogs or cats is a wonderful...

Factors Driving Natural, Organic Pet Product Sales

According to a new report from Packaged Facts, 50 percent of pet product purchasers agree that natural and organic pet foods are safer than regular pet foods. Data also revealed that 64 percent of dog owners and 56 percent of cat owners consider product safety and the potential for contamination when purchasing pet food.

5 Unsafe Pet Products You Probably Don't Know You Have

If you own a dog, most likely you have one or more of these 5 unsafe dog products sitting around your home right now.

4 Ways To Prevent Kennel Stress During Pet Boarding

When taking your dog to a kennel, there are a few things that owners can do to limit the amount of stress the dog feels while it is there. These include...

Is Your Pet Boarding Safe?

Not all pet boarding facilities, hotels, resorts and camps are the same. Do you know who is really watching your love one? Are they safe and cared for?

The Benefits of Wet Food for Cats and Dogs

While dry food may be a great option for some pets, some owners find wet food delivers unique advantages for your cat or dog. Learn the benefits of both!

Tips for DIY Dog Training 

Thinking about training your dog in your spare time? We've got some tips and tricks to get your on the right start, including expert advise.

So Many Popular Pet Products Are on Major Sale for Amazon Prime Day

Your loyal companion will thank you for the treats

Are Bully Sticks Safe for Dogs?

Bully sticks are a durable chew many dogs and pet owners love! We want to address some crucial tips to keep in mind when giving your dog a bully stick.

Cat Grooming: What's Unusual?

If your cat is like most felines, she spends hours every day grooming herself. Lick the paws, check. Use the damp paws to clean behind the ears, check. Your cat is capable of bending and contorting herself into all manner of funny positions to aim that rough tongue “just so” at a particular problem area.In general finicky cats are pretty good at keeping themselves clean. However, it turns out there are other reasons your cat grooms him or herself besides cleanliness.

Is Cat Grooming Really Necessary?

Most people think cats can take care of themselves—and they’d actually prefer it that way—but even the most fastidious feline groomers could use a helping hand.

What Is Normal Cat Grooming?

Adult cats spend up to 50 percent of their waking hours grooming, according to Dr. Cynthia McManis, a veterinarian and the owner of Just Cats Veterinary Services. Since grooming is so important to your cat, too much or too little can indicate a number of health problems.