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FEATUREDLifestyle Vaccines: What Are They and Which Does Your Pet Need?
Vaccines are not a replacement for vigilance, but they are an important part of your pet’s healthcare.
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FEATUREDDangers of Topical Medication for Pets
The topical products we use on ourselves and even our pets could cause big problems if accidentally ingested or administered incorrectly.
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FEATUREDCBD Oil for Cats: What You Need to Know
Is cannabis safe for cats? And what sorts of ailments might it treat?
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FEATUREDKidney Diets for Cats: What to Look for
Symptoms and treatment for kidney disease vary depending the specifics of the case, but oftentimes, a diet change can help.
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FEATUREDStudy: Nearly Half of All Pet Parents Don't Have Car Safety Gear for Their Dogs
When it comes to traveling in a car with your dog, safety should be paramount for you both. However, a recent study from Volvo Car USA found some surprising statistics.
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Can Birds See Color? Science Says Better Than Humans

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Chinese Scientists Discover Oldest Animal Ever

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Study of Cat Behavior Finds Cats Enjoy Human Companionship More Than Most People Think

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UK Veterinarians Warn Equestrians About Increasing Number of Overweight Horses

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More Older Dogs Are Showing Signs of Dementia

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Third Bubonic Plague-Infected Cat Identified in Wyoming

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Study Finds That Horses Can Smell Human Fear

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TSA Believes Floppy-Eared Dogs Look Friendlier (and Science Says They May Not Be Wrong)

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House Cat Accidentally Makes 17-Hour Journey After Sneaking Into Box

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New Species of Giant Salamander Discovered in Florida

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One Veterinarian Is Using Fish to Help Treat Pets Burned by California Wildfires

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New Evolutionary Biology Book Argues That City-Dwelling Animals Are Out-Adapting Humans

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Siberian Husky Detected Cancer on Her Owner Three Separate Times

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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Noise Aversion in Dogs

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RSPCA in the UK Says Vegan Cat Food Is Cruelty Under the Animal Welfare Act

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Scientists Say Humans May Not Have Caused Mass Extinction of Animals in Africa

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Cat People Choose Cats Who Have Personalities That Are Similar to Theirs, Study Says

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Growing Up With Female Dogs Linked to Lower Risk of Asthma

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Scientists Discover Bird That’s Three Species in One

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Scientists Discover How a Flightless Bird Ended Up on “Inaccessible Island”

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