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Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

A kitten playing with a mouse cat toy.

Your cat deserves to play. You deserve to walk away unscathed.

Three cat puzzles on a colorful pink, burgundy, and green color-block background

Genius takes many forms. Could your cat be one?

Short haired woman holding a gray cat that's playfully pawing at her nose

It’s a little more complicated than that.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 24 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Three women dressed in fashionable outfits sitting on a black couch at a party with blue and silver star balloons in the background while one woman holds a grey Sphynx cat in her arms

Ring in 2023 with a party that doesn’t involve your cat pouncing on your pals during their New Year’s kiss.

A woman in a fun Christmas sweater with bright red nails holding a shiny red Christmas tree ornament in front of her grey cat

There is a way to keep these holiday chaos demons at bay — here are some tips.

A black and white kitten nibbling on the leaf of a plant in a livingroom.

Tips to get your cat to quit eating your greens.

Dog in high contrast lit hallway standing near a food bowl

It’s a gut thing: Your dog’s GI issues could be linked to their mental health.

An angry and hissing Siamese kitten standing on top of a laptop computer in the living room

Tips to help you find a legit behaviorist (according to a veterinary behaviorist).

Woman in a grey t-shirt and black overalls holding a sad looking ginger kitten

Why adopting two kittens may be easier (and better for them) than adopting one.

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Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo to help with new dog life and basic obedience.

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A woman sitting on a couch with a dog.

Dogs and cats can’t read self-help books, so a veterinary behaviorist explains how your pet may benefit from being in treatment.

Two cats in a living room that appear to be arguing.

Between actual cats, people.

A cat sitting on a shelf with glassware.

Your brand new iPhone, antique figurine, full glass of water — they will swat it off the table. A cat behaviorist explains why.

cat biting person's hand

Don’t live in fear of your feline overlord. A veterinarian explains why cats bite (and what you can do to avoid their wrath).

Kitten scratching fabric sofa

What worked, what didn’t, and what finally solved the peskiest of cat parent quandaries.

Black and white cat in a shelter

And how to fix them!

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