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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.

Shepherd dog playing with yellow ball at the beach

5 tips to help your pup have fun in the sun — safely.

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.

Dog on leash running in a field without foxtails

These beastly blades of grass are seriously dangerous for pups.

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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.

Woman Doing Fitness With A Dog On The Beach

There’s such a thing as too much of a good thing.

Golden retriever dogs chasing each other through a yard in play.

These apparent canine meccas can pose real risks to your dog’s overall safety.

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.

Dog sitting on a couch in a living room with plants

It’s boom time for plants, but these offenders can be perilous to pets.

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woman holds small dog with upset stomach

A vet’s-eye-view of an all-too-common problem.

Brown and white dog with perky ears stick their head out of the open window of a car

A proposed bill in the state would impose safer rules for dogs riding in cars.

A white and tan dog looking through the windshield of a car while standing in the lap of someone driving the car

Car travel with an unrestrained dog just isn’t safe. For anyone.

Basset Hound sitting in a bright sunny apartment beside a potted palm tree

Boutique NYC nursery The Sill gives us the dirt on dog-friendly plants.

Gray cat with green eyes looking into distance

Residents have reported concerning health problems with their animals.

A woman holding a dog outside in the snow

Veterinarian Dr. Aaron Vine on how you can protect your pet when they’re exposed to the elements.