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Get tips on pet-proofing your digs, keeping them warm (or cool) through the seasons, and avoiding all the toxic stuff…like toys, plants, and everything else they try to eat.

a woman feeding her dog food in a bowl

And the signs to look out for if you’re concerned.

Couple shopping with their dog in a store.

Find out how to buy truly cruelty-free products.

Forrest fire.

Wildfire season is here. Take these steps to protect your pets.

Ask a Vet

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.

Gray cat in a yellow pet carrier

The East Coast just had a rare earthquake. A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet in times like this.

Woman snuggling her cat at home by a vase of daisies.

They’re cute in the garden, not so much for your cat. Here’s why.

Ginger adult cat sits in flowering summer garden on pavement.

It’s not always as simple as removing the stinger. Find out everything you need to know.

Dog with a food bowl

Five different pet foods have been contaminated.

Woman sitting on couch with a scared, white dog.

A VCA Animal Hospital expert explains everything you need to know about preparing for a natural disaster.

Cat outside in a field of grass.

Adventure cats, beware: This plant can be seriously dangerous.

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Australian shepherd panting with tongue out, walking ahead of owners.

As scorching summer temperatures become the new normal, here’s how to help keep your pets cool and healthy.

A dog laying under a table outside while a woman cares for her plants.

You need to be extra careful if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

Pitbull sitting in a car alone on a hot, summer day.

As the temps rise, it becomes extremely risky for your pet’s health.

Man with his dog on alert outside in the grass.

Holy Stranger Things! (But calm down; it’s not nearly that bad.)

A woman and a man grilling outside with a dog.

It’s the unofficial start of summer, and you don’t want to spend it at the emergency vet.

Friends play with dog in the park.

From ticks-borne disease to nasty parasites, these areas have seen the most dog and cat illnesses.