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Pet care
Summer 2024

Help your pet be ready for the 4th

The most fur-ightful day of the year for many pets isn't Halloween, it's the 4th of July. Our pets’ ears are sensitive, which means loud...
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Summer 2024

Fur-ever young: Meet the “Peter Pan pups”

Youth is wasted on the young, as the saying goes. But that’s not the case for some breeds of dog who stay youthful throughout their lives—for better...
Man scratching the chin of a white cat
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Summer 2024

Celebrating our feline friends

The dog days of summer are all well and good—but what about our feline friends? Between “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month” and “Hug Your Cat Day,” there is...
Couple drinking from mugs outside their tent with a large dog
Pet care
Summer 2024

Camping with your pets

Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. And what could make it better than...
Extra treats
Summer 2024

Laugh It Up, Furball! Social Contest

May 4th is informally known as “Star Wars Day,” a celebration of Star Wars fandom that started with a pun—May the 4th be with you—and has since grown...
Big dog itching behind the ear
Pet care
Summer 2024

Pet allergies: Nothing to sneeze at

Seasonal allergies can put the brakes on a perfect summer day for both you and your pet. Just like humans, pets are susceptible to allergens that...
Woman walking in the backcountry with her dog
Research data
Summer 2024

Train for the Summer Games with these top athlete dog breeds

As many athletes (and aspiring athletes) learn, having a canine companion by your side makes staying active way more enjoyable.
Extra treats
Summer 2024

Peace of mind in one app

Be honest, how many sticky notes or random pieces of paper with your pet’s care info do you have floating around your house? We all have them!
cat and dog in field
Pet care
Summer 2024

Tips to prevent your pet from getting lost

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, and what's better than enjoying those sunny days with your furry friends? However, one unfortunate result of...
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