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Why Adopting Kittens in Pairs Is a Good Idea

Believe it or not, adopting two kittens makes life easier than adopting just one!
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Smiling person holding two kittens up

Video: Fostering Bottle-Baby Kittens Is Fun

Bottle-baby kitten fostering is a heartwarming and magical experience!
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Smiling person bottle feeding a neonatal tabby kitten

Caring for independent eaters

Tips on kitten feeding, health, litter box training, socializing, and more.
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Two kittens with a variety of three different types of solid food in trays in front of them

Weaning foster kittens

Foster kitten weaning, weight, hydration, and litter box training tips.
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Black kitten after eating some gruel

Fostering bottle babies

This resource provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens (“bottle babies”) – very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.
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Person wearing gloves bottle holding and feeding a neonatal cream-colored kitten

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

Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks

Overweight pets are at increased risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and joint problems. Diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is important.
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Overweight cat. Obesity in pets is a health concern.

Cat and Dog Arthritis: Integrative Treatment Options

Besides medication, learn about integrative treatment options for cat and dog arthritis, including diet changes, supplements, and physical therapy.
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Dog who is receiving arthritis treatment playing with a ball

The Best Parrot Diet (and Toxic Foods to Avoid)

Learn about the best parrot diet to feed your pet birds to keep them healthy — plus toxic foods that aren't safe for birds.
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Maxine the parrot eats some of her parrot food from a person's hand

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.
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Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

Caring for Orphaned Newborn Puppies: Feeding, Socializing, and More

If you're caring for orphaned newborn puppies, here are tips for feeding, weaning, basic medical care, disease prevention, vet checkups, and socialization.
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newborn puppy held by a gloved hand

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.
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Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

Feeding Your Dog

Wondering what to feed your dog? Read about dog foods available, including dry, wet and even vegetarian options, as well as other feeding considerations.
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What you feed your dog is important to his overall health. This dog's person is considering changing his diet to a specially formulated food for senior dogs.

Feeding Your Cat

Feeding your cat can be a challenge. Should you feed her wet or dry food? What if he is a picky eater? What if she is overweight? Read on for help.
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Three cats eating wet food from a bowl

Senior Dog Care: Tips to Keep Older Dogs Happy and Healthy

If you're caring for a senior dog, there are some specific factors to consider. Follow these tips to keep an older dog happy and healthy.
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person caring for senior dog by taking him out on a walk

Rabbit Diet: What to Feed a Pet Bunny

What is the best rabbit diet? What are safe foods to feed your pet bunny? Here's a list of safe fruits, vegetables, treats, and more.
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white pet bunny eating some lettuce as part of a healthy rabbit diet

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