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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).

Kitten scratching fabric sofa

Placing a cat tree or post in a room only, uh, scratches the surface of solving this problem.

Cat being affectionate towards woman with tattoos

You could solve the mystery that is your kitty.

Gray and white cat walking out the door

Your kitty’s an explorer. Just keep their expeditions indoors.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

cat coming out of litter box

A cat behaviorist explains why they are so particular about where they pop a squat.

Gray striped cat and white cat playing on cat tree.

A recent study breaks down the difference.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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