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Hairball Cat Food – Are There Side Effects? Important Facts & Considerations

Hairball Cat Food – Are There Side Effects? Important Facts & Considerations

The best approach to dealing with hairballs often requires multiple branches of attack, such as increased human-assisted grooming and sometimes a switch in the…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
How to Stop a Cat From Eating Dog Food: 4 Effective Tips & Tricks

How to Stop a Cat From Eating Dog Food: 4 Effective Tips & Tricks

So, you caught your cat eating your dog's food! What do you do? It can seem very unusual to see your cat eating from your pup’s bowl. Naturally, cats are carni…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach a Dog “Place” in 7 Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog “Place” in 7 Simple Steps

If you can’t seem to get anything done around your house without your dog popping up underfoot, there’s a solution to your dilemma! Training your dog to go to…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
How to Clean a Golden Retriever's Ears: 4 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Clean a Golden Retriever's Ears: 4 Vet-Approved Tips

If you have a Golden Retriever, you know they’re active and full of energy. Goldens love adventure and having fun outdoors. All that playtime leads to your dog…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Golden Retrievers Smart? Breed Intelligence Facts

Are Golden Retrievers Smart? Breed Intelligence Facts

If you’ve ever been around a Golden Retriever, you know why they have quickly become one of the most popular dogs in the world to own as a family pet. Their po…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson
How To Teach a Dog To Walk on a Leash in 5 Simple Steps

How To Teach a Dog To Walk on a Leash in 5 Simple Steps

Dogs don’t instinctively know how to walk on a leash properly. Depending on the breed, their instincts are to wander, track a scent, or chase after squirrels.…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach Your Cat to High-Five in 8 Simple Steps

How to Teach Your Cat to High-Five in 8 Simple Steps

When you think of training pets to do tricks, your first thought is probably of dogs. Cat owners don’t have to miss out on showing off their pets, though. It’s…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Is Taurine in Dog Food? Vet-Reviewed Info to Know

What Is Taurine in Dog Food? Vet-Reviewed Info to Know

Taurine is one of several amino acids your dog needs to stay healthy. A taurine deficiency can lead to canine cardiac, eye, and urinary problems. Dogs should g…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Long Should I Play With My Cat? Feline Necessities Explained

How Long Should I Play With My Cat? Feline Necessities Explained

If you are trying to keep your kitty fit and healthy, you might wonder how long you should play with them. Playing with your cat can have many benefits, such a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Has My Dog Suddenly Started Stealing Food? 3 Possible Reasons (Vet-Verified)

Why Has My Dog Suddenly Started Stealing Food? 3 Possible Reasons (Vet-Verified)

When we go through the stages with our dogs, we teach them step-by-step, learning good behavior, listening to commands, and other demands. So once our dogs hav…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates