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Creating a Bucket List for Your Pet

A bucket list for your pet is a chance to lean into the moments that matter most, to revisit favorite activities, and to create joyful memories that will stay with you lo...
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Person hugging a senior dog whose tongue is out

Can Cats Walk on a Leash?

Some indoor cats truly enjoy leash walking outside, and walks can be beneficial for them. It’s all about making sure it’s a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Black and white cat outside wearing a harness and leash

Ways to Celebrate International Cat Day

In honor of all the wonderful cats around the world, it's a great day to increase enrichment for your cat, pamper them with their favorite things, and help cats who don’t...
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Orange and white cat looking through a circular opening

How to Have a Cat-Friendly Home

When we see cats doing things that seem undesirable to us, such as scratching, chewing, and biting, we must remember that these are instinctive behaviors that cats have t...
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Brown tabby and white cat stretching up to scratch on a tall sisal scratching post

How to Show Your Cat You Love Them

Ways to show cats we love them include giving them choices and by playing with them.
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Person playing with a wand toy with a black and white cat

Video: Push Button Training for Dogs

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions to teach your dog how to use a push button to communicate with you.
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Person training a dog to use a push button

Eco-Friendly Pet Products: Toys, Food, and More

Eco-friendly pet products can benefit both your pet and the environment. Get ideas for recycled DIY pet toys, organic foods, and more.
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Tabby kitten playing in and chewing on a box, an easy DIY eco-friendly cat toy

Bird Feather Plucking: What to Know

Why is my bird plucking feathers? How do you treat feather plucking in birds. Here's what you need to know about feather-picking behavior.
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an African grey parrot with missing feathers due to feather plucking

Outdoor Catio Ideas: What You Need to Know

Catteries and catios provide a safe way for cats to enjoy time outdoors. Get outdoor catio ideas and info about building them.
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White cat enjoying time in an outdoor catio or cattery

How to Stop Destructive Dog Chewing

Chewing is a natural and healthy dog instinct. However, our canine pals don’t always chew on appropriate things. Here’s how to stop destructive dog chewing.
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Two puppies chewing on shoe laces, an example of destructive dog chewing

Rabbit Toys to Buy and DIY Bunny Toys

Check out fun ideas for safe rabbit toys, including inexpensive DIY bunny toys like cardboard boxes, newspapers, chunks of wood, PVC tubes, and paper towel rolls.
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gray bunny with her rabbit toys, including a food and treat puzzle game

How to Walk a Cat on Leash

Walking a cat can enrich your pet's life; it lets cats explore the world in a safe way. Learn how to walk a cat on a leash or harness.
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Woman walking a cat on leash

Dog Nose Work: Scent Training Sport for Dogs

Dog nose work is a fun scent training sport for dogs. Learn all about nose work, including supplies and how to get started with the training.
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Small tan-and-white dog doing dog nose work to find a treat in a cardboard box

Best Parrot Cages and Safe Play Areas

Resource gives advice and tips on best parrot cage brands, sizes and safe materials, perches, as well as play stands, bird rooms and outdoor aviaries.
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Cockatiels in a parrot cage

How to Pick Safe Bird Toys

Safe bird toys are a must for pet birds to get exercise and mental stimulation. Here's how to pick safe bird toys for enrichment and fun.
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pet African gray parrot with a colorful, wooden safe bird toy

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...
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Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

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