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Veronica Lowe and her family quickly looked for help when their dog became sick. Their regular vet was booked, so they took her to one with availability. At first, everything went well, but then Lowe received an unexpected call. According to the business’ owner, the tiny dog named Sadie had run away from a staff

It’s #nationalcatday, and what better way to celebrate your love of cats than with the one you love—assuming they share your love of cats, that is. For single cat lovers seeking that special someone, a new app, Tabby – The Cat Person’s Dating App, hopes to make them easier to find by connecting like-minded feline

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. This recipe is excerpted with permission from Kevyn Matthews‘ Becoming a Dog Chef: Stories and Recipes to Spoil Your Pup From America’s Top Dog Chef, published in July 2021 by Mango Publishing. If you have a dog with arthritis, you

We know that a visit to the vet can be stressful when you’re dealing with unfamiliar medical jargon, an under-the-weather pup, and the uncertainty about what’s actually going on with your furry best friend. That’s why we’ve approached a few of our favorite pet experts from Rover’s Dog People Panel, veterinarians Dr. Rebecca Greenstein and

For many wine-producing regions, the months of August through October are the start of the grape harvest, the busiest time of the year. With this frenetic period comes the crush, when the just-picked vintage is processed and begins its journey from the vine to the bottle. As thoughts turn to wine this time of year,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Have you ever had to dress your dog in the cone of shame? It’s a notorious nickname for the Elizabethan collar used to prevent dogs from licking wounds or biting at their skin—and it perfectly captures the look of embarrassment on your dog’s face when he or

Maxwell Barna knew two things for certain: He didn’t want to turn his passion into a business, and he would do anything he had to for Willie. But when Barna’s Pit Bull Willie (full name Shotgun Willie, named for Barna’s favorite Willie Nelson song), got hurt in a fluke accident that would lead to an

This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. Jevtic/iStock Both dogs and cats tend to shed more in the spring to prepare for the warmer temperatures in the summer months but, let’s face it, there’s plenty of shedding year-round! If you’re a pet parent, that means that your home (and everything in it) is probably covered in pet hair.

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. There’s no question that most dogs love to play. But do they also love to play jokes on us? The answer is often yes, according to Stanley Coren, Ph.D, DSc., FRSC, professor emeritus in the department of psychology at the University of British Columbia and author of

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. With thick coats that keep them warm in the most extreme of cold conditions, Huskies are—unsurprisingly—remarkable shedders. Like many long-haired, cold-weather dogs, Huskies have a double coat consisting of external “guard hairs” that give the dogs their coloring and appearance, and a soft, insulating inner coat to

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Despite their small size and sweet temperaments, Shih Tzus are sometimes known as little lions, thanks to popular Shih Tzu grooming styles that keep the small dog’s hair trimmed short across the body and leave a full mane around the head and face. If left untrimmed, a

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. German Shepherds are strong, intelligent, and agile working dogs, wary of strangers but loyal and protective of their families. They’re “dogkind’s finest all-purpose worker,” according to the AKC. And as every pet parent to a German Shepherd knows, they’re also powerhouse shedders—making finding the right grooming brush

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Adding a puppy to your family is an incredibly joyful experience. It also comes with a lot of responsibility and care. Unpleasant things can happen, from chewed-up shoes to whining, nipping, and tummy troubles, like diarrhea. If you’re wondering why your puppy has diarrhea, know that you’re not

As the saying goes, “Sh*t happens,” and as every responsible dog owner knows, cleaning up after their dogs is an absolute must. For those of us who try to be good stewards of the environment, biodegradable poop bags seem like a smart choice. Who wants to think of their dog’s poop festering away in a

Looking for a special gift for a friend – or, better yet, a friend’s dog? Consider making your own dog biscuits, training treats, or grooming products. You’ll save a bundle, have fun, customize your gifts, and even improve their quality. SWEET POTATO CHEWS If you’ve ever picked up a $20 bag of sweet potato chews