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Create an Advent Calendar for Your Pet

December 1, 2022

What’s better than one holiday present? 24 days of presents! Advent calendars are all the rage these last few years, but there’s no need to exclude your pet from the daily fun. To include your pets in the everyday holiday cheer, here are some ideas for a pet-themed advent calendar that you can “make” yourself. …

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Planes, Trains and Adventuring with Your Pet

June 16, 2022

You and your pet have vacations on the brain. Do you travel by train? Do you travel by plane? Goodness gracious, great Danes. There are many decisions to be made, and taking your pet via air or rail can complicate matters. But not to worry! According to American Pet Products Association, approximately 37 percent of …

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Movies to Watch with Your Dog This Holiday

December 23, 2021

Only so much eggnog and sugar cookies can be consumed before your family eventually plops on the couch, ready to snuggle in for a traditional evening of movies. But since your dog is truly a part of your family, why not let him or her pick the flick this time? Here are a few holiday …

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Pet Tech: From the Wired to the Wacky

May 27, 2021

Automatic tennis ball launchers for dogs are so yesterday. At the 2021 virtual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest annual consumer tech trade show, companies applied artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and other advanced technologies to deliver futuristic gadgets for pet lovers and their furry family members. Some inventions offer clear advantages, and others, not …

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Adventures in the Wild: Camping with Your Dog

April 15, 2021

What could be better than stretching out in the moonlight, lulled to sleep by the rustling of leaves, a chorus of crickets and the gentle snoring of your canine companion? Camping with your dog can be truly memorable. Here are a few tips to get you started safely. Talk to your veterinarian. With any luck, …

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Unique Gifts Cat Lovers Can’t Resist

December 3, 2020

How do you choose a gift that won’t go straight to the regifting pile? If you have a cat lover on your list, it’s easy: find a gift that appeals to their feline fixation. As part of National Cat Lovers’ Month, we’re helping you out with some purr-fire gift ideas for the cat fanciers among …

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Microchip to Avoid a Major Loss

July 2, 2020

All it takes is a split second: Your dog bolts out the door, your cat slips through an open window, or your pet dashes away from a campsite at the first crack of fireworks. Once they’re gone, what can you do? As part of Lost Pet Prevention Month, we’ll share how microchipping pets and other …

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