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Cat Health

How to Comfort a Cat in Pain: 10 Tips

Chances are that at some point during their life, your cat will experience some kind of pain. It could be unexpected, like the sting of a bee. Or it could be necessary, like a routine dental cleaning or life-saving surgery. Pain can also come with age in the form of achy joints and stiff knees. […]

What Smells Do Cats Love?
Cat Behavior

What Smells Do Cats Love?

Our cats may have cute, tiny noses, but don’t be fooled. Their sense of smell is mighty—around 14 times stronger than that of humans (1). This gives them a remarkable ability to discern a wide range of scents—and it’s clear they like some scents far more than others.  Pet parents may be familiar with smells […]

7 Shocking Fall Dangers for Dogs
Wellness

7 Shocking Fall Dangers for Dogs

Autumn means cooler temperatures, dogs running through heaps of fallen leaves, and pumpkin-flavored goodness. It’s also a time that can pose potential dangers to our pets. With the days getting shorter and the holidays right around the corner, our dogs can get into all manner of troubles.  To help pet parents understand the risks of […]

8 Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain 
Dog Behavior

8 Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain 

Most dogs instinctively hide their pain. This may have been a useful survival tool for dogs living in the wild who didn’t want to be seen as an easy target for predators. But it makes it even trickier for pet parents to know when their canine companion is uncomfortable.  Rest assured, however, that as an […]

What Smells Do Cats Love?
Dog Behavior

What Smells Do Cats Love?

Our cats may have cute, tiny noses, but don’t be fooled. Their sense of smell is mighty—around 14 times stronger than that of humans (1). This gives them a remarkable ability to discern a wide range of scents—and it’s clear they like some scents far more than others.  Pet parents may be familiar with smells […]

7 Shocking Fall Dangers for Dogs
Dog Behavior

7 Shocking Fall Dangers for Dogs

Autumn means cooler temperatures, dogs running through heaps of fallen leaves, and pumpkin-flavored goodness. It’s also a time that can pose potential dangers to our pets. With the days getting shorter and the holidays right around the corner, our dogs can get into all manner of troubles.  To help pet parents understand the risks of […]

8 Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain 
Dog Behavior

8 Signs Your Dog Might Be In Pain 

Most dogs instinctively hide their pain. This may have been a useful survival tool for dogs living in the wild who didn’t want to be seen as an easy target for predators. But it makes it even trickier for pet parents to know when their canine companion is uncomfortable.  Rest assured, however, that as an […]

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