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Want to ace everyday pet wellness? Get tips on vet checks, vaccine schedules, preventative care, DIY remedies, and more.

Woman talking to her vet while holding her small dachshund dog.

And how to let them down easy.

Woman drinking orange juice with her dog nearby.

Good ol’ H2O should still be their top choice, but find out which alternatives are safe.

Woman playing outside with her dog.

Plus, an option if you live in a household with dogs and kitties.

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.

Cute brown Pitbull dog eating kibble from a bowl.

Per this study, American dogs are overweight—but you have to consider these factors.

Woman holds her dog's paw.

And alternatives you can use instead.

Woman holding small kitten in her hands.

And why it’s important for their health to stay with her as long as possible.

Owner and their dog outside in the summer.

Those perfect little toe beans need all the help they can get.

Man embracing his old black dog outside.

The company is cancelling these plans due to “inflation in the cost of veterinary care.”

Person with short hair putting water bowl on floor for cat

Their desert-dwelling roots might resist hydration, but these tricks can help.

Growth Charts

So, you have a new, tiny family member? Well, we’ll help you track their growth, keep an eye on their health, and even predict how not-so-tiny they’ll become. Just add their weight to start.

Start Charting
A dog getting its head checked for ticks

Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know. 

Woman holding her dog's paw at home.

And the risks you need to know.

Man and his pet at the vet's office.

Veterinarians weigh in on whether you should accompany your pet in the exam room—or let them fly solo.


A white cat in a meadow with flowers and tall grass.

From collars to topicals to chews, here are the flea and tick preventatives we’re giving our cats this summer.

Dalmatian dog at the vet.

Keep calm and get blood drawn.

Woman looking at pills for her dog at veterinary clinic.

And learn which meds you should never, ever give them.