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Here’s How to Keep a Cat from Scratching the Furniture
Check out these proven ways to keep your cat from destroying your upholstery
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These Are the 11 Rarest Cat Colors and Patterns
From leopard-like spots to purple hues, these rare cat colors and patterns will dazzle
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The 12 Smartest Cat Breeds That Are Equally Cute and Clever
Where does your feline rank among intelligent kitties? Get ready to meet the smartest cat breeds and their paws-a-tively lovable...
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Why Do Dogs Bark at Other Dogs?
Facts are facts: Dogs are going to bark. But understanding why dogs bark at other dogs can help you decode...
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Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream? Here’s What the Experts Say
Dogs love ice cream as much as we do, but should they be eating it? Here's everything you need to...
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19 Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs
Listen up, pet parents! Your home may have poisonous plants for dogs, and it's time you made some smart plant...
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Do Dogs Cry? Experts Explain Dog Tears
Dogs can feel sadness and they have tears, but the two aren't necessarily related
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Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? Here’s What Vets Say
It's one of summer's favorite treats. But is that slice of watermelon safe to share with your dog? We asked...
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15 Popular Dog Breeds with Gorgeous, Curly Hair
Looking to adopt a new pup? Check out these interesting, adorable, and perfectly coiffed curly-haired dog breeds.
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30 Adorable Husky Pictures That Will Make You Want One
Warning: You may be adopting a husky after seeing these photos.
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12 Adorable Pit Bull Pictures That Make You Look at Them in a Different Light
There are plenty of misconceptions about the pit bull—but these pictures prove they're some of the most darling dogs around
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70 Funny Dog Pictures You Need to See
We asked readers to send in their favorite animal photos. We were so entertained, we couldn't help but share.
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145+ Best Girl Dog Names for Your Pretty Puppy
You’ll love these cute, cool and unique girl dog names almost as much as you love your new pooch
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10 Shelter Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives
When you rescue a dog, you never know if you might ultimately be rescuing yourself.
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57 Dog Memes That Are Paws-itively Hilarious
Whether you're a pet parent or you just love adorable pictures, these funny dog memes will make you howl with...
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50 Adorable Puppy Pictures That Will Make You Melt
Are you ready for cuteness overload? These adorable puppy pictures will have your heart melting into a pool of liquid...
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12 Dog Breeds You’ve Probably Been Mispronouncing All Along
Some dog breed names just roll off the tongue—we're looking at you, labrador. Others are so tricky to say, we...
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110+ Best Dog Instagram Captions for the Cutest Pics of Your Pup
Need a little help putting your dog’s extreme cuteness into words? This ulti-mutt list of clever dog Instagram captions will...
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The 10 Hardest Dogs to Train, According to Experts
As adorable as they are, these breeds also happen to be some of the hardest dogs to train
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Why Do Dogs Sploot? Veterinarians Explain the Cute Canine Behavior
This adorable pose can be more than just entertaining to humans. Why do dogs sploot, and when might it be...
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230 Unique Dog Names for Your One-of-a-Kind Pup
You can do better than Fido, Rover and Fluffy. The creative dog names on this list lead the pack.
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22 Longest-Living Dog Breeds for Furry Love That Lasts
These puppers have more than just sweet faces and happy tails going for them. They're also the longest-living dog breeds.
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40 Smiling-Dog Memes That Will Make Everything Better on a Bad Day
From heart-melting expressions to wacky smiles, each smiling-dog meme is sure to have you grinning from ear to ear
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69 Comforting Pet Loss Quotes to Help You Grieve Your Furry Friend
Anyone who's ever loved a pet knows how hard it is to lose one. These pet loss quotes will help...
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151 Best Pet Names for Dogs, Cats and All Your Sweet Fur Babies
Calling all creatures great and small. These are the best pet names of all!
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New Study: Cats Have 276 Facial Expressions
Cats may play it cool, but their true feelings are written all over their furry little faces
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This Is the Right Way to Pick Up a Dog, According to Pet Experts
Picking up a pup seems pretty basic, yet well-meaning dog parents get it wrong. Whether you have a small dog...
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What Is Scruffing a Cat—and Why Is It Such a Bad Idea? Vets Explain
Here's why vets advise against scruffing a cat, a restraining technique that could cause pain, anxiety and more
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