Holiday Issue

2024 holiday pet gift guide

Explore our annual gift guide to find the perfect pet item for your pets. 

Holiday 2023

Why is chocolate so bad for dogs and cats?

Chocolate is everywhere during the holiday season, from steaming mugs of marshmallow-topped hot chocolate to baked goods to all manner of candy...
Holiday 2023

Start the new year off on the right paw

January 1st is a popular day for replacing old habits and worn-out objects to get a fresh new start for the year to come.
Holiday 2023

The season of playtime

Holidays offer even more opportunities than usual to spoil your pet. How do you know whether your next pet toy purchase will be a fan favorite or...
Pet care

Walk into fall

Autumn is the perfect time to start a habit that’s healthy both for you and your dog – walking. Summer’s hottest days are behind you, and the coldest...
Pet care

At-home cat checkup guide

Cats can be mysterious when it comes to their health. But a monthly home check-up goes a long way when it comes to catching health problems before...
Pet care

Flights of fancy

The appeal of pet birds is easy to understand. Many species kept as pets are beautiful, affectionate and endlessly entertaining.
Pet care

Hambone Awards: From a veterinarian’s perspective

Despite our best efforts, not every accident can be avoided. Sometimes, the unexpected happens to our pets—and when it does, it helps to have a great...
Pet care

Important questions to ask when a pet has cancer

"Cancer" can be one of the scariest words to hear coming from your veterinarian. Fortunately, veterinary oncology is more advanced than ever before....
Pet care

24/7 Pet Health Advice from Experts

Sometimes pets surprise us during working hours—other times, they don’t. If you’ve got a pet health question that can’t wait until the vet’s office...
Pet care

After hour experts on summer bummers

Summer’s here at last! From beach time to summer hikes, there’s a lot to do outdoors—and a lot of potential pet hazards for pet families to avoid....
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Caring for rabbits during the winter

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake

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