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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.

Cat playing in spider plant.

Learn what you should do if your “spider babies” and cat baby interact.

A brown cat with a snake plant.

If you have a beloved snake plant, this answer will be a bummer.

Gray cat in a yellow pet carrier

Hurricane season is in full force. A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet.

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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.

Young woman smiles while standing outside wearing a sunhat and holding up her big fluffy cat.

And other summer safety tips.

Ginger adult cat sits in flowering summer garden on pavement.

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

A black cat holding onto a rope with its claws.

A cat veterinarian explains why the inhumane surgery is no joke.

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.

Here’s how to be safe if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.

A man walks his dog Tuesday in New York City.

As East Coast residents are aware, wildfire season is here. Take these steps to protect your pets.

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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.

Calico cat sniffing wooden bamboo essential oil diffuser

How to keep your DIY spa pet-friendly.

Dog crossing road on a leash with pet parent carrying a bouquet of flowers

These stems are sure to make Mom smile (and avoid a trip to the pet ER).

A dog laying down looking sad.

You aren’t the only one getting way too high from edibles. A study published on 4/20 found an uptick in cannabis poisonings in pets.

Dog on ground looking at geese

Several cats and one dog in North America have died of the virus. Here’s how to keep them safe.

Cat sitting on a sky blue ledge with plant vines in the background

Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.

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