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Why You Should Adopt a Senior Dog This Month
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Here are all the reasons you should welcome a senior pup into your family.
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LA Zoo’s Beloved Pets Ofrenda Allows People to Honor Their Departed Pets
You can visit the altar now through November 3.
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4 Ways to Make Sure Your Dog Stays Safe and Doesn't Get Spooked This Halloween
AKA a night that won’t turn into a scary time at the emergency vet.
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The Best Dog Beds Of 2024
Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds — from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors — are the next best thing.
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A 13-Year-Old Rescue Dog Saves Her Injured 84-Year-Old Guardian by Leading Police to His Home
“We credit Gita for saving his life that day,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
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Why Does My Dog Walk Sideways?
It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.
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How to Keep Your Dog’s Brain Healthy for as Long as Possible
What happens to a dog’s brain when they get older—and how you can slow it down.
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10 Superfoods You Should Share With Your New Dog
From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl.
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Which Pet Insurance Company Is Right for You?
We compared the top insurers so you don’t have to.
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11 Natural Products That Can Help Your Dog Live Longer
Integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt’s recs for products that can help your pet sail into their golden years in good health.
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Don’t Ignore These 9 Behavioral Signs That Your Dog Is in Pain
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your pet is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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Want to Adopt a Senior Dog? Here’s Your Cheat Sheet to Achieving Your Dream
How to search foster rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries across the country to find the right snuggle buddy.
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How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Dog
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how to strengthen your pet-parent bond.
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“Should I Adopt an Adult Rescue Dog?”
Yes! Shelters are full of good, grown-up doggos. Here’s how to find the perfect match.
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Cancer is More Common in Purebred Dogs, Study Says
Nationwide’s veterinary analytics team looked at the cancer claims of 1.61 million dogs and found that purebred dogs are nearly twice as likely to get cancer as mixed breeds.
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13 Products Your Senior Dog Needs
From doggie diapers to toe grips, this gear will help your pet thrive through their golden years.
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The Best Dog Harnesses of 2024
Experts pick the best harnesses for every kind of dog—from flat-faced breeds to tiny teacups to escape artists.
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5 Myths About Ticks That Every Dog Parent Should Know
Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know.
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Pet-Specific Playlists on Music Streaming Services Are a Thing. Do Cats and Dogs Like Them?
Research says, just like us, animals love a good jam.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.
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Home Remedies For Getting Rid of Fleas on Dogs—Naturally
You can stop your home from becoming a literal flea circus.
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How Young Dogs Can Benefit From Having an Older Dog Mentor
Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus.
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7 Myths About Rescue Animals—Debunked
For starters: No, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find a purebred puppy at a shelter.
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Tom Holland Pays Tribute to His “Lady”—His Late Dog, Tessa
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was a beloved member of the actor’s family for 10 years.
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Playing With Your Dog Can Help Their Brain Stay Healthy Longer, New Study Finds
A good old game of tug of war could help prevent doggie dementia.
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Pet Cremation: How Much Does It Cost?
You never want to think about it, but it’s important to plan.
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How to Remove Dog Pee and Other Stains From Carpet—Without Harsh Chemicals
The next time your dog pees on your favorite rug, be prepared with this simple, three-step method.
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Do Dogs Grieve When Other Dogs Die?
A study confirms our pets can have heartbreaking reactions to the loss of a canine companion.
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Certain Dog Breeds Are More Likely to Get Cancer, New Study Finds
It's actually not the big ones.
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A New Drug Could Make Your Dog Live Longer
LOY-002 is a drug aimed at improving your pet’s quality of life—and helping them live longer.
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10 Longevity Tips From People Whose Pets Have Lived Incredibly Long Lives
Follow these vet-backed tips to help your best bud live a healthy and full life.
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When Is it Too Cold to Take My Dog For a Walk?
It’s not as simple as one universal temperature for all
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Vets Are at High Risk For Compassion Fatigue—Here Are 4 Ways You Can Help
It’s extra important to be nice to the vet in your life.
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23 Winter Trappings for the Dog With Outdoorsy Parents
Ski-club balaclavas, waterproof wellies, all-natural nose balm, and more gear to help outdoorsy pet parents get the most out of the season.
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A New Drug Could Make Your Dog Live Longer—Meet the Woman Who Created It
The founder and CEO of Loyal, Celine Halioua, tells Kinship what the future of pet parenthood could look like, starting with more time with your pup.
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Lipomas in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Fatty Tumors
Here’s why you (probably) shouldn’t worry.
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Medication For Dog Arthritis: Dog Arthritis Pain Management
Hope for dogs with arthritis is on the horizon.
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Dog Arthritis Treatment: How to Relieve Arthritis Pain in Dogs
Tips for treating achy joints — from medications to massages.
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Common Eye Problems in Dogs and How to Treat Them
Your dog sees you as their best friend, so keep those eyes healthy.
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A New Drug Aims to Extend the Life Expectancy of Large Dogs
The FDA determined it has a “reasonable expectation of effectiveness.”
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Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too.
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7 Things You Should Know About Adopting a Senior Pet
A senior pet is the perfect addition to your family. Here’s everything you need to know before you bring them home.
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How to Take Care of a Senior Dog
As dogs age, it’s important to recognize both physical and mental changes they may be experiencing.
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Where Interior Designers Shop for Dog Stuff
Vogue and Vanity Fair alum Matthew Morris on collaborating with local makers at his design-forward brand, Mr. Dog.
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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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10 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
It’s a big decision, so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.
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Can’t Pay Your Pet’s Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
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My Dog Sleeps All Day—Is That Normal?
Dogs need more sleep than humans. Here’s how much is healthy.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?
“If your dog is stinky or looks dirty, wash ’em!” Plus more pro tips from LA dog groomer Jess Rona.
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Research Finds Dogs With More Human and Animal Buddies Live Longer
A new study suggests that spending time with your pup isn ’t just a way to avoid making plans; it’s great for their health.
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Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts in Dogs
Here’s how to spot the eye condition and help your dog see more clearly.
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Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
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Glucosamine for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say.
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How to Give Relief to Your Dog With a Chronic Condition
What are the best ways to manage a dog’s pain?
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Does Your Pet Want in On Your CBD?
6 of the best pet CBD products on the market — if it’s the right choice for your pet.
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“Griffin’s Heart” Should Be Your Go-To Grief Guide
A pet-loss workbook sounds corny, but this gentle, realistic book lets you go at your own pace to heal.
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“Old Dog” Vestibular Disease and Treatment
If you have an older dog, they could have a condition called idiopathic “old dog” vestibular disease. Here's everything you need to know.
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Everything You Need to Know to Care For Your Senior Dog
Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for.
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How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Your senior dog might move slower these days, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn new things.
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Isa Beniston’s Muse, Cowgirl, Was Fated to Be an Icon
The founder of Gentle Thrills was a child of Tumblr who grew up to love pet portraiture and her “dusty queen” of a pup.
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Seth Rogen On the Death of His Dog Zelda
“She was truly the most special, magical creature...”
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How You Can Easily Manage Your Dog’s Weight
Keep your pup’s weight down, and you could add years to their life. What’s better than that?
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How to Be a First Responder to Pet-Stain Emergencies
Experts say pet stains are 911 situations — here’s how to act fast.
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Ashes to Ashes, Pet to Plant
The founders of Pleia, a startup that practices pet composting, on this method of honoring pets after death.
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How to Make Homemade Dog Kibble
Learn how to make dry dog food with this easy homemade dog kibble dish.
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8 Comforting Thoughts to Help You Through the Death of Your Pet
There’s no guidebook to grief and loss — but these kind words will help.
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6 Mushroom Superfoods that Won’t Turn Your Dog Into a Zombie
Nothing to fear here The Last of Us fans — ’shrooms are great immune-boosters.
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It’s Not Bougie to Get Stem Cell Therapy For Your Pets
Gallant CEO Dr. Linda Black on how you can affordably give your dog a long and happy life, thanks to science.
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8 Super Seeds to Add to Your Dog’s Diet
From chia to pumpkin, seeds pack a major nutritional punch.
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How to Choose the Right Friend For Your Dog
7 signs your pup and their pal have BFF potential.
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1 in 10 Dogs Will Get Kidney Disease. Here’s What to Do
It can’t be cured, but it can be managed. Partnering with your vet will be the key.
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Warning: Ugly Holiday Sweaters Will Only Make Your Dog Cuter
Inspired by everything from It’s a Wonderful Life to The Big Lebowski, these are the best of the worst holiday sweaters.
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8 Practical and Healing Ways to Remember Your Pet After They Pass
Even though it’s the last thing you want to think about.
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As Shelters Fill Up With Dogs, The Animal Pad Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves
The San Diego-based rescue ’s 300 volunteers take saving Mexican street dogs as seriously as a full-time job (but have fun doing it).
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What’s Actually On (and In) a Bag of Pet Food?
Want your pet to eat healthily? Dig in and learn how to read their food label.
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E.B. Bartels Wrote the Book on Pet Grief
The author’s new book explores different cultural rituals for memorializing a pet — from tattoos to taxidermy.
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You — Yes, You — Can Make Your Dog Homemade Chicken and Vegetables
Behold: the power of a home-cooked meal.
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Dogs Get Dry Eye Too...Some Breeds More Than Others
Eyes without tears are only for Cameron Diaz in The Holiday.
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Who Is Your Dog’s Birthday Party Actually For?
As Lizzo says, “Is it your birthday, [dog]? Let’s celebrate it.”
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Shoo, Flea: What to Do About Your Dog’s Disturbing Flea Allergy
Before you say “ewww” Moira Rose-style, learn these steps to prevent and remove fleas.
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Native Pet Provides a Welcome “Off” Switch to Your Pets Anxious Barks
The brand’s transparently priced products soothed my dogs’ anxious habits.
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Uvalde Students Have Some New Pals Going Back to School With Them: Dogs
How Golden Retrievers are helping Uvalde, TX, students return to class after the May 2022 tragedy.
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“Help, My Adult Dog Refuses to Pee Outside”
Kinship Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for helping an adult dog learn to go outside in a new environment.
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The Inspiration Behind Lay Lo Dog Beds Is — No Surprise — a Very Special Senior Dog
Who doesn’t love a terrazzo print these days?
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DIY Pet Physical Exam: How to Check Your Dog’s Breathing & Skin
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to get comfortable checking your dog’s breathing, respiratory rate, and skin hydration.
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What to Know When Your Vet Says Your Dog Is Overweight
Don’t take it personally — even if that’s hard to do.
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Let Your Dog Lap Up Your Bone Broth
It isn’t just a healthy cocktail for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Jenner. And we’ve got a recipe.
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5 Running Games to Play With Your Dog
A few minutes — or even a few steps — are all you need to add joy to your dog’s day.
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How to Photograph Your Pet Like a Pro
The world needs cute pet pics. Here are five tips to help you go from amateur to Annie Leibovitz.
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How to Find a Veterinary Specialist
Just like your doctor would refer to you a specialist for expert care for a complicated issue, your vet may do the same for your dog.
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“Velvet Hippos” Need Their Beauty Sleep
Co-founder Shalina Chen on how her Pit Bull-inspired beds don’t sacrifice style for comfort.
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Pet Stroller Training 101
Older dogs can still enjoy the benefits of a long walk — even without using their legs.
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Does Your Dog Need a Massage?
Help your dog stay fit and flexible with these stretch techniques by a certified pet strength and conditioning specialist.
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Barkuterie Boards Are the Perfect Gotcha Day Treat
Spoil your pup with an artfully arranged charcuterie board of jerky strips, baked biscuits, and pet-safe crudités. What more could a four-legged foodie want?
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Petaluma Is Getting Dogs to Eat Their Veggies
The brand’s plant-based, protein-packed dog food and treats are sure to satisfy your pup’s appetite and your sustainability concerns.
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How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mom to three big mushes and one tiny human.
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Turns Out the Grass is Greener on the Inside
Bark Potty’s all-natural pee pad alternative is both long-lasting and eco-friendly.
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10 Questions to Ask a Shelter About an Adoptable Dog
From exercise needs to medical history to compatibility with kids, here is everything you need to know.
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Whistle’s New Smart Collar Is Giving Pets a Voice
Your dog can’t tell you if they don’t feel well, but the cutting-edge AI behind this health tracker can.
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Is Your Senior Dog Sundowning?
If your senior dog seems confused, restless, or irritable after dark, they may have sundowners syndrome. Here’s how to deal.
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Want Your Dog to Live Longer?
Seriously, though. The Dog Aging Project is looking for participants.
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Zach Skow’s Dogs Saved His Life. Now He’s Returning the Favor
The founder of Marley’s Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program on fighting for the underdog, creating hope for people and pets, and rescuing animals from California to Kabul.
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11 Dog Bowls to Feast Your Eyes On
From handmade stoneware to hand-blown glass to heavy-duty stainless steel, these are the best bowls for fine-dining dogs.
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12 Dental Products to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Gleaming
The toothbrushes, dental wipes, and breath fresheners that’ll keep your pup smiling.
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Katie Kimmel Makes Waggish Ceramics in the Desert with Her Dogs
“It’s always a really funny, happy parade that’s going through the house and workplace at all times.”
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Dandy Takes Your Dog’s Wellness Personally
Wellness devotee Danielle Sobel on creating customizable supplements, making life easier for pet parents, and supporting local rescues.
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DIY Physical Exam Part 2 — How to Check Your Dog for Infections
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to assess your dog’s eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
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Everything You Need to Know About Lick Granulomas
Acral lick dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition, but new treatments offer hope.
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Super Snouts’ Supplements Are Organic, Vet-Formulated, and Wildly Effective
The founders’ own dog’s cancer diagnosis inspired their immunity-boosting, pathogen-resistant mushroom supplements.
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DIY Physical Exam Part 4 — How to Examine Your Dog’s Stomach and Skeleton
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to properly examine your dog’s stomach and musculoskeletal system.
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Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged.
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DIY Physical Exam Part 1 — How to Check Your Dog’s Vitals
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to take your dog’s temperature, find their pulse, and check their heart rate.
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Kathryn Budig and Kate Fagan’s Senior Dog Essentials
What the power couple’s Puggle, Ashi, is getting for the holidays, from luxe sweaters to calming hemp oil to floral-printed diapers.
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Cancer in Dogs: A Primer on Canine Cancers
The word cancer can set alarm bells, turn down the volume by brushing up on cancer basics.
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How Will I Know When It’s Time?
End-of-life veterinary specialist Dr. Shea Cox on how to make the most difficult decision in your pet parenting journey.
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Sparkly, Sporty Chic from DKNY x Found My Animal
The limited-edition capsule collection of metallic puffers and sherpa pullovers drops today.
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Bones or No Bones Day, Noodle Is Getting Sh*t Done
Noodle the Pug’s dad Jonathan Graziano on his dog’s viral success, adopting older pets, and the importance of self-care.
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Scared Stiff: How to Spot Tetanus in Dogs
Yes, dogs can get tetanus too — and not just from rusty nails.
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Alternative Therapies Can Zen Out Your Pet, Too
Wellness treatments like acupuncture, Reiki, and sound baths are helping pets heal and bond with their parents.
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How to Speak “Dog”
Lili Chin’s book Doggie Language illustrates how dogs communicate — beyond ear perks and tail wags.
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Spike Einbinder & the Rainbow Pack Walk the Walk
How the Los Espookys actor and comedian found their calling as a dog walker.
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Merci Collective’s Crystal-Infused Products Are Calming Anxious Pets
Whether or not you believe in crystal healing, Chani Ronez’s chic, customizable, and sustainable products are designed to help treat everything from separation anxiety to joint pain to GI issues.
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How to Train and Communicate with a Deaf Dog
But first, how to spot the early signs of hearing loss.
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12 Leashes That Check Every Box on the Experts’ List
The dog leashes recommended by experts based on their very specific criteria.
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Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm
Heartworm disease is as gnarly as it sounds. Here’s how to prevent a horror story from coming true for your pet.
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How Pet Hospice Can Help When It’s Nearly Time
Veterinary hospice and palliative care expert Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, on an alternative to euthanasia.
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How to Grieve a Pet
For National Pet Memorial Day — Sept. 12th — we asked 5 grief experts how to cope with feelings of guilt after we lose a pet.
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Vampiric Parasites Vant to Suck Your Pet’s Blood
Yes, we’re talking about fleas and ticks. And here’s how to stop them.
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Vets Issue A Warning After Two Dogs In Missouri Pass Away From Leptospirosis
The deadly disease is most common in autumn and late summer. Find out how to keep your pup safe.
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How to Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits have been evacuated. These front-line organizations need donations, fosters, and adopters.
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Kinship Awards: International Dog Day 2021
August 26th is International Dog Day. To celebrate, we’re honoring 10 Instagram VIPs (Very Important Puppies) from around the world — from best dressed to best #mood.
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So You Want to Try Doga?
Nope, that’s not a typo — dog yoga can improve the mental well-being of people and their pets. They don’t call it downward dog for nothing!
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Nutritionist Dave Coast Digs Into Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease
The LA wellness guru talks to a holistic veterinarian about the best diet for dogs with allergies and why grain-free food gets a bad rap.
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Behind the Brand: Pride & Groom
A new line of essential oil-infused dog shampoos are tailored to your pup’s unique fur. Wet dog never smelled so good.
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Derek Lam and Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann’s Irish Terrier Always Steals The Show
The fashion designer and entrepreneur’s favorite collaboration has been raising their beloved, bewhiskered Irish Terrier.
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Beware of Bloat in Dogs
Consider it the mother of all dog emergencies — if your dog has it, take them to the vet ASAP. Learn how to spot the condition and how it's treated.
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Jess King and Sophia Urista’s Rescue Dog Teaches Them How to Chill
The kinetic Peloton-instructor-and-musician power couple are as passionate about their pets as they are their bustling careers.
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Kathryn Budig Believes Senior Dogs Have Something Magical
The yogi wants you to give senior dogs a chance. Doga, on the other hand…
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Can Dogs Get Breast Cancer?
Sadly, yes — one in four dogs will develop mammary tumors — but there's an easy way to prevent them.
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Cancer in Dogs: A Large-Scale Study Offers Hope
Research on Golden Retrievers may help reduce the risk of cancer in all dogs.
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How to Care For Your Older Dog
Learn how to make their senior years as comfortable as possible.
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Haute Dogs: Badgley Mischka’s Canine Couture
The fashion icons on designing dog ready-to-wear and dressing the shortest supermodels on the planet — their rescue Dachshunds.
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4 Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy When They Can’t Exercise
Even if your dog is injured and can't exercise, you can still keep them entertained. Here's how.
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How to Help Your Dog with Degenerative Myelopathy
The disease inhibits your dog's ability to use their legs. One writer shares how the condition is diagnosed — and how you can help your dog stay mobile.
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How to Calculate Your Dog’s Age in Human Years
A new way to convert dog years to human years.
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Behind the Brand: Wild One
Co-founder Minali Chatani on well-designed dog gear, supporting local rescues, and the secret to snapping the perfect pic.
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How to Help Your Bored Senior Dog Spice Up Their Life
Spice Girls reference aside, just because your dog is graying around the eyes doesn’t mean those eyes don’t light up at playtime.
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How to Manage Eye Inflammation in Dogs
This natural remedy may prove to be a key for managing symptoms without side effects.
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Understanding the Signs and Risks of Canine Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma in dogs can strike various parts of their body, from the limbs to the jawbone. Don't delay, learn about the causes and impact of osteosarcoma on your pup.
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Everything to Know About Canine Mast Cell Tumors to Keep From Freaking Out
The sooner you catch this common cancer, the better your chances are for giving your dog many more happy, healthy years.
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Does Your Dog Need Physical Therapy?
Everything you need to know about canine physical rehabilitation.
