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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Side view of a cute hungry dog standing next to a red bowl with food in a studio with white background

You can’t appease a picky dog with dino nuggets like you can with your toddler. Here are some things you can do.

Happy golden retriever dog on a walk with owner in woodsy yellow and orange fall setting with leaves on the dirt trail.

DIY ways to help your pup cope with the pain.

Big black dog, "Serbian defense dog" crossing a river.

It doesn’t just affect humans. Thankfully, this kind of wound infection is uncommon, but here’s what to look out for.

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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.

Dog drinking water from a puddle in the road

If your dog drinks from puddles or splashes around in lakes, read this.

Dog laying on couch looking embarassed

It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments — and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP.

Profile view of a man giving a cat food to eat

A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.

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.

Beautiful dalmatian dog breed coughing at home.

What we know and what dog parents should look out for.


Woman taking temperature of her brown dog.

Don’t be scared. Follow these steps.

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A girl stands with her small white dog among dandelions.

If your pup’s bathroom habits have changed, they might have a UTI. Here’s how to help.

Woman Holding Her Black Cat.

Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done.

Dog standing in the bathtub covered with a green towel after a bath.

Yeah, it’s super gross — but your pup will thank you.

A black dog ​​with a tilted head looks attentively at the camera while sitting in grass.

From bloody poop to diarrhea — all your dog’s poop problems explained.

Small black pug in a red banana sitting in grass and looking up at camera, dogs eyes getting cloudy

Here’s how to spot the eye condition and help your dog see more clearly.

A woman walking in a golden field during sunset with her dog.

The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic.

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