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Spring 2023

Doberman clashes with a colossal critter

Meet Shadow the Doberman, defender of the Shaw family.

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Pet facts
Spring 2023

The experts’ guide to great pet names

Read our expert naming tips and rankings for the most popular pet names.
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Parasite prevention tips

As the weather warms up, many pet parasites pick up – or get picked up by pets.
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Planning pet-safe plantings

Plant, products and maintenance considerations for those who love their pets as well as their gardens.
Celebrations
Spring 2023

Meet our 2023 Wacky Pet Names nominees

Our annual Wacky Pet Names celebration spotlights the most original pet names our members come up with.
Pet safety
Spring 2023

Keep essential oils away from your pets

Essential oils can cause serious illness in pets, especially cats and birds.
Pet facts
Spring 2023

The paw-sitive mental health impact of pets

Recent research supports what pet owners have known forever—our pets can help enhance our mental health.
Pet stories
Spring 2023

Experts on call after hours

vethelpline® is there 24/7 to field questions big and small for pet owners.
Pet safety
Spring 2023

More pets?

Consider carefully before adding more pets to your household and make a plan for safe introductions.
Celebrations
Spring 2023

Laugh It Up, Furball! Contest Winners

Meet the winners from our #LaughItUpFurballContest. 
Pet stories
Spring 2023

Shadow and the masked intruder

Shadow and Samantha, two Dobermans, encountered a surprise interloper from the woods behind their home.
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Laugh It Up, Furball! Contest Winners

We asked our social media followers to post a Star-Wars themed photo of their furry ...

Experts on call after hours

Pet parents tend to have numerous questions both big and small about caring for their ...

Meet our 2023 Wacky Pet Names nominees

Every pet is unique in their own way—ask any pet parent and they’ll tell you! But how do ...

Keep essential oils away from your pets

Essential oils can be found in many popular products, from those for aromatherapy to ...