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2024 holiday pet gift guide

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

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Summer 2021
Pet care

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...
Summer 2021
Pet care

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!
Summer 2021
Pet care

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...
Spring 2021
Pet care

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...
Summer 2021
Pet care

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...
Spring 2021
Pet care

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...
Dr. Joe Jesse Owens III and Q
Spring 2021
Pet care

A vet's perspective

Following a number of tough conversations with loving, well-meaning pet owners, Las Vegas-based veterinarian Dr. Joe Jesse Owens III invented a...
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Our 2024 holiday pet gift guide

We dug around and found the best of the best that the holiday season has to offer, ...

Meet our #WiggleweenContest winners

This year, we invited Instagram users to get into the “spirit” of the season by posting a ...

Pets and bows: A festive holiday look

The holidays are is the perfect time to try out a new festive look! Here’s how to make a ...

Delicious or dangerous?

The holidays have everyone munching, but what if your pet gets into something you're not ...