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Health & Home

Xylitol: Popular Sugar Substitute Is Highly Toxic to Dogs and Cats

With the wide variety of sugar-free products available today, many commonly used commodities, including toothpaste, chewing gum, low-carb desserts,...

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Health & Home

Pet First Aid Month: Prep for Emergency

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and while all of us are taught at a young age to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency for humans, do...

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Health & Home

No Chocolate for Fido!

If you're like many pet owners, you probably like to share a little of your food with your dog--but if you're considering giving him some of your...

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Health & Home

Pet Protection Agreements & the ASPCA

Preparing for the unexpected is certainly something that should be on every pet owner’s radar. If you pass away, what will happen to your beloved pet...

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Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

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Waste Not

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Video: Kitten-Proof Your Home

There is a lot to prepare when bringing home your new kitten. Our homes, whether we realize it or…

Dog Park Dos and Don'ts

Dog Park Dos and Don'ts

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Pet Heat Stroke Guide

Summer delivers myriad opportunities for Frisbee, pool, and vacation fun with your pet. But along…

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Pet First Aid: Treating a Cut

In the first part of our first aid series, Dr. Lauren shows you a way to treat a cut in case your…

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Pet Travel Gear

Portable pet travel products can make your trip easier on everyone.

Q: My dog swallowed a bone. What should I do? 0

Bone Swolled by Dog

My Cocker Spaniel swallowed a small round lamb chop bone whole. Are there signs that this may be…

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Can eating charcoal hurt dogs?

Our dog tries to eat charcoal from the fireplace. Could this hurt him? Q: Our dog tries to eat…

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How to test if my dog can swim

How can I safely test to see if my dog can swim?Q: How can I safely test to see if my dog can swim…

Dangerous Holidays for Pets

Dangerous Holidays for Pets

Petside has identified the seven most dangerous holidays for your pups and kitties, along with what…