Summer Issue

Aussie shepherd gets a surfside surprise

How one misstep at the beach created a surprising emergency vet visit.

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Heatstroke

Meteorologists predict that the summer of 2021 will be hotter than usual for much of the U.S. Even a moderately warm summer day can spell trouble for...
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Celebrate Pride with LGBTQ+-owned pet businesses

June is Pride Month, an annual celebration of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people. Looking to get your pets involved in...
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Pet hydration awareness month

There’s a good reason why PetSafe® chose July to be National Pet Hydration Awareness Month—by mid-summer, it’s very hot from coast to coast!
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In hot water

Summer fun is all about staying cool, and that means a lot of time in the water. However, our favorite beaches, lakes and even pools can be dangerous...
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Pet growing pains

Puppies and kittens are always looking for new ways to get into trouble. Thankfully, our VetHelpline® experts are here to answer the tough questions...
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Stand with Asian-owned pet businesses

Looking to support businesses in your community and across the country that are owned by Asian and Asian-American entrepreneurs? For pet owners,...
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Dachshunds

One of the world’s iconic dog breeds, dachshunds arrived on American shores in the mid-1800s. Since then, they’ve had an undeniable impact on...
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One in a million

Thanks to you and our other cherished members, we’ve reached a re-bark-able milestone: one million pets covered!
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Stars and stripes fur-ever!

Get excited for America’s birthday with the help of your star-spangled spaniel or your freedom-loving feline. Enter the #IndePETdenceDayContest for...
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Axolotls

Locally known as “water monsters,” axolotls are native only to Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City—but they hold an iconic place in indigenous Mexican...
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