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The arrival of winter is always a good time to remind pet owners about the dangers of antifreeze to dogs and cats. An estimated 90,000 pets are poisoned by antifreeze each year, not surprising since cats and dogs like...
The sweet and lovable Shih Tzu is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., and it’s no wonder since anyone who’s ever met one of these little “lion dogs” comes away smitten with them for life! While...
Moving to a new place is exciting, but moving with pets can be stressful. Pet owners tend have more items on their moving to-do list than people who don’t own pets. Don't panic...with a little planning you can make...
Animal lovers with allergies are always interested in hearing about “hypoallergenic” cat breeds. Is there really such a thing as a hypoallergenic cat? The answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no” but more of a “well, sort of.” No cat...
Is there any cat breed that’s more recognizable than the Siamese? With its “pointed” coat (pale body with dark face, ears, feet, and tail), striking blue eyes, and sleek, elegant physique, the Siamese is hard to mistake. And if...
Check out this fascinating article from The Atlantic about the origins of domesticated dogs. The domestication of wolves by humans took place so many thousands of years ago, that the exact location of the first domestic dogs has always...
While kids and dogs are often the best of friends, and most dogs show remarkable patience around children, it’s still a good idea to teach kids how to know when their actions might trigger stress in a dog. They...
Meet Japan’s most popular dog, the Shiba Inu. It doesn’t get much cuter than this pup with the smiley, foxlike face and curly tail. Yes, Shibas are completely adorable, as can be seen from the many popular social media accounts...
Rover.com is an online community where you can find dog sitters, walkers, and other dog-related services near you. Each year they analyze their database, which contains hundreds of thousands of dog names, to come up with the most popular male...