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Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What to Know About Dog and Cat Coverage

Is pet insurance worth it? Learn the pros and cons when considering pet insurance options for your dog or cat.
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Woman with black dog who has special needs, who is covered under pet insurance to help with his vet bills

Pet Dangers: Hazards to Your Pet's Health

Be alert for pet dangers. Household and foods items can cause illness in your pet. Here are things that are bad (poisonous) for dogs and cats.
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Be on the lookout for pet dangers that could harm your pet, like this indoor orange tabby cat.

How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather

Hot temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs. Here are some tips to keep dogs cool in hot weather.
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This black dog is cooling off in hot weather by frolicking in a stream.

How Do You Know Your Dog Is Healthy?

Although your dog can't talk to you, you can look for signs of a healthy dog and unhealthy dog to help you know whether your dog is feeling OK.
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Healthy dog lying on her back relaxing comfortably

Cat Foster Care Manual

Best Friends' cat foster care manual has info on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster cat. This guide can be tailored to your organization.
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This boy and his family are fostering this sweet brown tabby cat.

How to Help Dogs Tolerate Grooming and Vet Handling

Teaching a dog to be handled and touched makes trips to the vet and groomer a lot easier. Here are step-b- step instructions for helping a dog tolerate grooming and vet h...
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Dog being handled by a vet tech while being examined by a veterinarian

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Solutions

What is separation anxiety in dogs? Learn about dog separation anxiety causes, signs, and prevention.
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Little dog with separation anxiety staying close to a person

Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws So Much? Causes and Remedies

Why is my dog licking his paws so much? Dog paw licking can have many causes and might require some treatments to help your dog to feel better and stop licking.
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dog holding paw out to woman

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.
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Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.
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Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.
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Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out

Keeping Cats Safe Around Plants

Chewing on plants is an instinctive, normal behavior for cats. Learn how to keep cats safe around plants.
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Gray tabby kitten by some leaves of a plant

How to Help Your Cat Get Exercise

Here are some ways to make exercise enticing for your cat, so they actually want to do it.
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Person playing with a wand toy with a kitten

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