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5 Pet ‘Facts’ That Are Actually Myths!

You’d be surprised by how many things you think you know about pets are actually dog or cat myths . From the alpha dog to

a dog plays happily with its pet parent on a sunny afternoon

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What Does a Dog Wagging Their Tail Mean (Fist Bump)?

What does a dog wagging their tail mean? Most of us think we know why a dog wags their tail, but are they happy, anxious,

A woman uses reward dog training to teach and bond with her dog

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Positive Reinforcement for Dogs: Examples and Training Tips

What if you never had to punish your dog for bad behaviour again? Instead you got to heap praise on them – sounds good right?

A person with a patterned hat reads a book on green grass, demonstrating the joys of responsible dog ownership. Beside them, their small dog lies contentedly in the sunlight, embodying a perfect moment of peace during their shared holiday.

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How to be a Responsible Dog Parent this Summer

Summer is on our doorstep and if you’re anything like us you’re just jumping for joy at the idea of taking your dog on holiday

This vet determines if this obese cat is at risk of diabetes.

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The Warning Signs: Identifying Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) in dogs and cats is a growing problem, and obesity is one of the leading causes of pet diabetes.

A mum and her daughter petting their dog in the park while practicing pet safety.

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PD’s Ultimate Guide to Pet Safety for Kids

Pet safety is a cornerstone for helping kids and pets become lifelong friends. Children lap up new information and make it their own in no

A person with red curly hair lies on a striped blanket next to a Shiba Inu dog, both looking at a smartphone screen, perhaps exploring the best AI apps together.

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Best AI Apps Every Pet Owner Should Try

Lately, the best AI apps—especially those designed with pets in mind—and übersmart tools like ChatGPT are really shaking things up in the pet parenting world.

Charlie the Vizsla with his head buried in the sand on a beach, with dunes and dry grass in the background, looks like a whimsical scene from a dog story.

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Ever Heard of Happy Tail Syndrome? Here’s Charlie the Vizsla’s Story

Have you ever heard of Happy Tail Syndrome? It’s a dog tail injury they get from wagging their tails too much or too hard, often

Close-up of a gray cat with striking green eyes and prominent whiskers, focusing on its nose reacting to scents cats like.

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Do You Know About These Scents Cats Like?

There are scents cats like and scents they don’t. And while some are obvious (who does like the smell of vinegar, really?) others might surprise

dog with very sad smart eyes. depression in dogs is a real illness

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Can Dogs Get Depressed? Here’s the Truth About Dog Depression

The world is becoming more and more aware of the importance of focusing on our mental health. Talking about issues like depression and anxiety are

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