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Bringing a New Pet Home: A Health and Safety Checklist for the First 30 Days
Pet Health & Care

Bringing a New Pet Home: A Health and Safety Checklist for the First 30 Days

Cover the essential health steps—vet visits, parasite prevention, diet transitions, and safe spaces—before and after your pet arrives.

By Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 9, 2023 · 6 min read

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Caring for a Senior Pet: How Their Health Needs Shift With Age
Pet Health & Care

Caring for a Senior Pet: How Their Health Needs Shift With Age

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Aug 17, 2023 · 8 min read
Dental Disease in Pets Is Far More Common Than Most Owners Realise
Pet Health & Care

Dental Disease in Pets Is Far More Common Than Most Owners Realise

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Fleas, Ticks, and Worms: Separating Parasite Prevention Myths from Facts
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Fleas, Ticks, and Worms: Separating Parasite Prevention Myths from Facts

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Sep 25, 2023 · 6 min read
Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats: Health Trade-offs Every Owner Should Understand
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Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats: Health Trade-offs Every Owner Should Understand

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jul 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Pet First Aid Fundamentals: What to Do Before You Reach the Vet
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Pet First Aid Fundamentals: What to Do Before You Reach the Vet

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 1, 2024 · 7 min read
Prescription Diets vs. Everyday Commercial Food: Understanding the Difference
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Prescription Diets vs. Everyday Commercial Food: Understanding the Difference

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Sep 29, 2024 · 6 min read
Reading the Signs: Physical Symptoms in Pets That Warrant a Vet Call
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Reading the Signs: Physical Symptoms in Pets That Warrant a Vet Call

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Feb 23, 2023 · 5 min read
Spaying and Neutering: What the Evidence Says Beyond the Population Argument
Pet Health & Care

Spaying and Neutering: What the Evidence Says Beyond the Population Argument

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Sep 11, 2025 · 7 min read
Stress and Anxiety in Cats and Dogs: Causes Owners Often Overlook
Pet Health & Care

Stress and Anxiety in Cats and Dogs: Causes Owners Often Overlook

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 25, 2026 · 5 min read
The Vet Visit Experience Through Your Pet's Eyes—and How to Make It Less Stressful
Pet Health & Care

The Vet Visit Experience Through Your Pet's Eyes—and How to Make It Less Stressful

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Sep 5, 2024 · 6 min read
Vaccination Schedules Demystified: Core vs. Non-Core Vaccines for Dogs and Cats
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Vaccination Schedules Demystified: Core vs. Non-Core Vaccines for Dogs and Cats

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Feb 2, 2023 · 6 min read
What Pet Food Labels Are Actually Telling You
Pet Health & Care

What Pet Food Labels Are Actually Telling You

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 30, 2024 · 9 min read
Why Pets Gain Weight—and What the Science Says About Managing It
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Why Pets Gain Weight—and What the Science Says About Managing It

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 20, 2023 · 7 min read
Your Pet's Annual Wellness Visit: What Actually Happens and Why It Matters
Pet Health & Care

Your Pet's Annual Wellness Visit: What Actually Happens and Why It Matters

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Feb 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Zoonotic Diseases: What Pet Owners Should Know About Illnesses That Can Cross Species
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Zoonotic Diseases: What Pet Owners Should Know About Illnesses That Can Cross Species

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Clicker Training vs. Marker Words: Which Works Better for Your Pet?
Pet Training & Behavior

Clicker Training vs. Marker Words: Which Works Better for Your Pet?

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Mar 19, 2023 · 5 min read
Getting Started with Litter Training a Rabbit
Pet Training & Behavior

Getting Started with Litter Training a Rabbit

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Oct 16, 2023 · 7 min read
Keeping Training Humane, Effective, and Enjoyable for Both of You
Pet Training & Behavior

Keeping Training Humane, Effective, and Enjoyable for Both of You

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Nov 6, 2023 · 7 min read
Pet Training Myths That Even Experienced Owners Believe
Pet Training & Behavior

Pet Training Myths That Even Experienced Owners Believe

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Apr 1, 2023 · 6 min read
Positive Reinforcement vs. Correction-Based Training: What the Research Says
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Positive Reinforcement vs. Correction-Based Training: What the Research Says

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 10, 2024 · 6 min read
Reading Your Cat's Body Language: A Field Guide
Pet Training & Behavior

Reading Your Cat's Body Language: A Field Guide

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Nov 7, 2024 · 5 min read
Signs Your Pet Is Stressed During Training (And What to Do About It)
Pet Training & Behavior

Signs Your Pet Is Stressed During Training (And What to Do About It)

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 7, 2025 · 6 min read
Socializing a Puppy: The Window That Shapes a Dog for Life
Pet Training & Behavior

Socializing a Puppy: The Window That Shapes a Dog for Life

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Mar 2, 2023 · 7 min read
Teaching a Dog to Stay: Building Duration, Distance, and Distraction
Pet Training & Behavior

Teaching a Dog to Stay: Building Duration, Distance, and Distraction

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 29, 2026 · 6 min read
The Building Blocks of a Well-Behaved Pet
Pet Training & Behavior

The Building Blocks of a Well-Behaved Pet

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Apr 7, 2025 · 8 min read
The Science Behind How Dogs Actually Learn
Pet Training & Behavior

The Science Behind How Dogs Actually Learn

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 11, 2025 · 7 min read
Training Across Species: Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Small Mammals Compared
Pet Training & Behavior

Training Across Species: Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Small Mammals Compared

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Pet Training & Behavior

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 18, 2026 · 9 min read
Why Punishment Can Backfire in Pet Training
Pet Training & Behavior

Why Punishment Can Backfire in Pet Training

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 24, 2025 · 7 min read
Why Training Sessions Keep Falling Apart
Pet Training & Behavior

Why Training Sessions Keep Falling Apart

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 5, 2023 · 5 min read
Dry Kibble vs. Wet Food: Nutritional Trade-offs for Dogs and Cats
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Dry Kibble vs. Wet Food: Nutritional Trade-offs for Dogs and Cats

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Nov 25, 2025 · 7 min read
Evaluating a Pet Food: What to Check Before You Commit
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Evaluating a Pet Food: What to Check Before You Commit

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 7, 2025 · 6 min read
Feeding Your Pet for the First Time: A Nutrition Primer
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Feeding Your Pet for the First Time: A Nutrition Primer

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Nov 8, 2024 · 8 min read
Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets — and the Science Behind the Risk
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets — and the Science Behind the Risk

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Nov 4, 2023 · 7 min read
Nutrients That Are Commonly Deficient in Home-Cooked Pet Meals
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Nutrients That Are Commonly Deficient in Home-Cooked Pet Meals

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jun 29, 2025 · 5 min read
Pet Nutrition for Common Health Conditions: An Overview
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Pet Nutrition for Common Health Conditions: An Overview

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Dec 31, 2025 · 7 min read
Popular Pet Feeding Myths That Vets Frequently Correct
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Popular Pet Feeding Myths That Vets Frequently Correct

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · May 21, 2025 · 6 min read
Portion Sizing Principles That Help Pets Maintain a Healthy Weight
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Portion Sizing Principles That Help Pets Maintain a Healthy Weight

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jul 23, 2023 · 6 min read
Raw vs. Cooked Pet Food: What the Evidence Currently Shows
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Raw vs. Cooked Pet Food: What the Evidence Currently Shows

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 16, 2025 · 6 min read
Reading the Guaranteed Analysis Panel on Pet Food
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Reading the Guaranteed Analysis Panel on Pet Food

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Oct 6, 2023 · 5 min read
Supplements in Pet Diets: When They Add Value and When They Don't
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Supplements in Pet Diets: When They Add Value and When They Don't

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Mar 8, 2026 · 6 min read
The Role of Life Stage in Your Pet's Nutritional Needs
Pet Nutrition & Diet

The Role of Life Stage in Your Pet's Nutritional Needs

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Apr 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Transitioning a Pet to a New Food Without Digestive Upset
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Transitioning a Pet to a New Food Without Digestive Upset

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Dec 24, 2023 · 5 min read
What Pet Food Labels Actually Tell You — and What They Don't
Pet Nutrition & Diet

What Pet Food Labels Actually Tell You — and What They Don't

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Jan 30, 2024 · 7 min read
Why Cats and Dogs Cannot Share the Same Diet
Pet Nutrition & Diet

Why Cats and Dogs Cannot Share the Same Diet

Pets & Animals Editorial Team · Sep 5, 2025 · 8 min read

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