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

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How to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

Expert advice on preventing heat-stroke and keeping your pup comfortable during warm weather

routine care

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

Dog sunbathing in the sun on pavement

Even if it’s nice for us, it can very easily be too hot for your pup



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What’s normal and what requires a vet visit?

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The experts answer all your questions

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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.

baby and golden retriever on a bed

Study suggests dogs could reduce eczema for some kids

a picture of a sad pregnant jack russel type dog lying in fleece blanket

How to deal with this very confusing condition

side on image of a dog showing their tongue and gums

What’s normal and what requires a vet visit?

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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.

a golden retriever itches in a field with dandelions

The pollen is pollening

Jack Russell dog looking at human hand with a pill in it

You might just make it worse

a little dog sits in long grass with it's tongue sticking out

They might look innocent, but these grassy pests can cause all sorts of serious damage

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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.

Sheltie dog

Keep your pup’s coat health all year round

a picture of a whippet puppy on a big bed

I’m sorry, you’re supposed to wash your dog’s bed how often?

Afgan Hound

Kinship has been keeping up with all the action

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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.

Expert advice on preventing heat-stroke and keeping your pup comfortable during warm weather

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When leaving your pet becomes illegal

Dalmatian sat in a green field with dandelions around

Are these yellow blooms friend or foe?

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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.

Dalmatian sat in a green field with dandelions around

Are these yellow blooms friend or foe?

side on image of a dog showing their tongue and gums

What’s normal and what requires a vet visit?

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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.

picture of a labrador sitting on a blanket in the back of a silver car

When leaving your pet becomes illegal

Dalmatian sat in a green field with dandelions around

Are these yellow blooms friend or foe?

a picture of a sad pregnant jack russel type dog lying in fleece blanket

How to deal with this very confusing condition

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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.

Woman cleaning her dog's teeth.
a vet inspects the teeth of a jack russell dog

Everything you need to know about the most common – and preventable disease your dog can get

a woman with red hair brushes the teeth of a king Charles spaniel with pink toothbrush

What to do if you’ve let your pooch’s pearly whites get past their best

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