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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.

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Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says

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Vets explain how chicken-flavoured toothpastes and nifty finger brushes can prevent more than ‘tooth fur’

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We’re not talking about Dalmatians here – they can have all the spots they like

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Understand the causes, identification, treatment options and when to seek veterinary advice for skin tags on your dog

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Because Head & Shoulders is absolutely not for pet use, here‘s how to clear up that flaky, snowy skin of theirs

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Vets, groomers and cleaning experts weigh in on how to manage when you’re drowning in dog fur

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Pet parents are being urged to keep their pets indoors during peak pollen times “until September”

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A new study finds that small dog breeds are at higher risk for dental disease

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Just because you can, does it mean you should?

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We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

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We can only dream of having hair as good as these pups

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I introduced my cat to an automatic litter box, and lets just say it went off with... multiple hitches

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And why stress could be to blame


Woman carefully cleaning a dog in a bathtub.

Spa days can happen at home

Healing stone on Cavalier spaniel dog.

Your pet can benefit from your self-care practices, from supplements to acupuncture

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Five simple steps for trimming your dog’s nails at home

We asked a behaviourist if this content creator’s approach to cutting his kitten’s nails is something you can try at home

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What to do when your cat hawks one up

A person giving a dog a bath in a bathtub.

Groomer Robyn Michaels explains how to keep your pup well-groomed

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Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to assess your dog’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth

A wheaten terrier getting a haircut to remove the hair from over his eyes

Tools to keep your pet looking so fresh and so clean, from bamboo hair brushes to biodegradable wipes

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Professional dog groomer Jess Rona’s puppy grooming tips

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How to prevent an ear infection (and treat one if it’s too late)

cat hair loss

Don’t start shopping for cat wigs yet. But if your Persian is looking more like a Sphynx, underlying health conditions could be to blame for your cat’s hair loss

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Heed all those cautionary tales about cotton buds

Pug dog scooting on a wooden floor in the kitchenFunny dog enjoying scratching his bum on grass at public dog park.

A vet on what to do when ‘anal sacs go bad’

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Expert tips and the best tools for getting the job done without a scratch