Pets
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Sugar Gliders and Other Exotic Pets You Really Can’t Afford to Own
Animal ownership laws vary greatly depending on where you live —some states are quite strict, while others could care less. Alabama, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin, for example, have absolutely zero rules about what animals you can and cannot own.…
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Common Pet Ailments and How to Avoid Them
Dogs and cats can experience many common health ailments — with serious side effects. Recently dogs in northern Michigan became ill with parvovirus, with some dying — a disease that can be largely prevented with vaccines. Fortunately, taking some specific…
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Treat Your Pup to a Special Snack on National Dog Day
To celebrate National Dog Day, some restaurants are offering special treats for your furry pal. Chains across the country, including Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Sonic, are offering dog-friendly snacks such as doughnut-shaped biscuits, puppy lattes, and salt-free burger patties. If you…
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Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More
Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses and their willingness to learn what humans want them to…
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The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of silly, self-indulgent pet products, the evidence shows otherwise. We spoke…
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Dog Breeds So Ugly They’re Cute
There’s a new winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and he is an eye-catcher. “Mr. Happy Face” is an elderly Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation and is now living his best life. The saying goes, beauty…
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The Most Expensive Pets Money Can Buy
One of the most responsible things a prospective pet owner can do is prepare for the costs of having a faithful friend. Of course, there’s the cost of buying or…
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The Laziest Dogs in the World
Looking to add a calm canine to your life? Then you may not want an Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie or Standard Poodle, just a couple of the breeds that…
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Popular Dog Food Sold at Walmart and Target Recalled
A popular brand of dog food has been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella. Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe was sold in 4.5-pound…
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Dog Breeds That Live the Longest
TobyKeith may sound like a new country music star, but he’s actually a sprightly Chihuahua who recently broke the record in the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest…
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The Most Popular Dog Breeds in America
There’s a dog breed to match everyone’s personality and household, whether you have an energetic, rough-and-tumble family or you want to carry your dog in your purse everywhere you go.…
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Pet Carriers Your Dog or Cat Won’t Mind Being Seen In
If you have a dog or cat (or several) and you take them wherever you go, a pet carrier is a must. From canvas totes and car seats for crosstown…
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20 Ways People Waste Money on Pets
Pets are much-loved members of many families. They’re also big business. The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet owners spend nearly $60 billion a year on their furry friends.…
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The Easiest and Hardest Dog Breeds to Train
A cute ‘n’ cuddly pup has become something of a COVID commodity, with canines being scooped up at record numbers from shelters and breeders. As new (and sometimes inexperienced) owners…
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These Adorable Dogs Are Ready for Fall
There isn’t a lot that can make this lingering pandemic better, but pets sure do help, and sharing photos of those pets is one of the next best things we…
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Massive Rewards Celebrities Have Offered for Lost Pets and More
Losing a pet is traumatic enough to loosen purse strings for anyone — but when the person who has lost a pet is a star, sometimes the reward offered to get…
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15 Adorable Photos of Patriotic Pets
For our third installment of pet photos after “Pets Working From Home” and “Staycationing Pets,” we got only dog pics — but we aren’t too upset about that, and neither…
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47 Adorable Photos of Pets ‘Working From Home’
Working from home can either be a welcome change or a challenging exercise in futility, but having a co-worker who walks on four legs is pretty fantastic no matter which…
