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

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Winter Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season

Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe

routine care

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

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A furry coat is not an SPF

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Your pup’s tongue is sending you important temperature signals

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Retired, not expired!

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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.

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A furry coat is not an SPF

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They’ve still got it!

dog panting with tongue out

Your pup’s tongue is sending you important temperature signals

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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 woman looks at a little white dog in concern

A furry coat is not an SPF

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

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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

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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.

a woman looks at a little white dog in concern

A furry coat is not an SPF

dog panting with tongue out

Your pup’s tongue is sending you important temperature signals

a picture of a sick cat lying on vet bed with a gloved vet hand stroking them

Plus, how to spot counterfeit pet meds online

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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?

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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.

a woman looks at a little white dog in concern

A furry coat is not an SPF

a picture of a sick cat lying on vet bed with a gloved vet hand stroking them

Plus, how to spot counterfeit pet meds online

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

When leaving your pet becomes illegal

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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.

dog panting with tongue out

Your pup’s tongue is sending you important temperature signals

collie looking at camera

It’s not always what you might think...

corgi dog licking toothbrush

Your dog’s dental health affects their entire well-being

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