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Pets Get the Winter Blues

Help Your Pets Battle Cabin Fever

A dog lays on his bedPets and people have a lot in common, including the winter blues. Even if you live in one of the warmer states, the change of season affects pets and people.  It can be tough on a pet, especially one that normally spends much of its time outdoors.Read Story

Microchipping Pets

Pet Owners Have a Direct Link to Pets

Beagle peers through fenceIt’s every pet owner’s worst fear: The gate was left open and your dog got out while you weren’t home. Or, perhaps your area was hit with a natural disaster and your pet became separated from the family. Scary situations for a pet owner—especially if your pet loses his collar or his ID tag information is outdated.Read Story

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Pet Education

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Pet Education

First-Time Pet Owner

What should you know as a first-time pet owner? Take charge of your pet's well-being and learn how his most essential needs — eating, playing and staying healthy — are crucial for his quality of life.Full Story

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Pet Stories

Emergency Survival Story

Pepper and Ginger

An hour after going out for their potty breaks, Pepper and Ginger both started throwing up violently. Their parents soon realized they had ingested poison meant for a pesky gopher.
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Vet Pet Tip Videos

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Check out pet tips from expert veterinarians. Each video contains veterinary insights into important topics like avoiding pet poisonings, spay and neuter, dog bone dangers, obesity and overall healthcare.

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