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Dogs can develop allergic reactions to irritants in the same way humans can. After all, an allergy is simply hypersensitivity to a specific ingredient.

Dogs

Health

Food Allergies in Dogs Are Nothing to Bark at

When the weather gets extreme, your fluffy buddy will need assistance regulating its temperature and embodying the term cool cat.

Cats

Keep Kitty as Cool as a Cucumber This Summer

Naked and wrinkly though they might be, these felines brim with confidence and are regular participants in beauty pageants.

Breeds

Put Off by Hairless Cats? Here Reasons to Love Them

Kitties have very high metabolisms; their kidneys and liver produce different enzymes than other animals, making them sensitive to many harmful substances.

How Are Cats Accidentally Poisoned?

A litter box outdoors helps control odors, and you can be sure the place you've prepared for them is clean and safe.

Why Not Build an Outdoor Litter Box for Kitty?

The relationship between cats and humans is ancient and has deepened as the millennia have come and gone.

Here’s Why Cats Are Simply the Best

Whether you're grieving a dog, cat, horse, monkey, or bird, we promise your rough patch will get better eventually.

Why Losing a Pet is Nothing to Scoff At

Cheese isn't a mouse's favorite food, and penguins aren't always, gasp, monogamous. Are you starting to question everything you know about life?

Are You Ready To Bust Some Animal Myths?

Things can get tricky if you have a dog and want to bring a cat into the home. You may have to go through some steps to ensure a smooth transition.

How to Introduce a Kitty to Your Dog Household

Just over a decade before Neil Armstrong delivered his iconic line about leaps and mankind, a grave responsibility was thrust on a stray dog from Moscow.

The Story of Laika: A Space Dog

Vets are the Doctor Doolittles of the real world, and they don't just respond to emergencies.

Chew On These Compelling Animal Vet Facts

There are only two species of ostrich, the common ostrich, and the Somali ostrich. Fascinatingly, domestically&#x2d;raised ostriches sometimes try to court humans.

Prepare To Be Wowed by These Epic Ostrich Facts

Almost every American president and First Family has had a lovable pet with whom they could weave a relatable image in the public imagination.

These Pets Lived in Luxury at the White House

No matter the circumstance, you'll need a disaster action plan for your pets, including treats and supplies they might require in an evacuation.

Look Out for Your Pets With a Disaster Plan

The pet insurance business has grown in the US since Lassie received her coverage, with annual total premiums now over $2 billion.

Is Pet Insurance Worth It? What Does it Cover?

These are the most common offenders to look for when it comes to toxic materials in pet products.