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Pica in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pica
Why—oh, why—is your dog eating everything they shouldn’t?
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40 Cyber Monday Deals Your Pet Is Begging You Not to Miss
All the best savings for you and your pet to cash in on Cyber Monday.
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How We Chose the Winners For Best in Show 2023
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
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They’re Just Like Us: Dogs Get Gingivitis
Dogs can suffer from gum disease, too. Here’s how to prevent it.
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Do Hypoallergenic Dogs Really Exist?
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox separates fact from fiction when it comes to low-shedding breeds.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?
“If your dog is stinky or looks dirty, wash ’em!” Plus more pro tips from LA dog groomer Jess Rona.
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DedCool’s Gender-Neutral Fragrances Are Now Dog-Inclusive
Because your pup deserves to disrupt the binary too — or at least smell really, really good.
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Celebrity Groomer Jess Rona’s Favorite Beauty Products For Spiffy Pups
Because spa day can happen at home, too.
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11 of the Best Dog Grooming Products
Tools to keep your pet looking so fresh and so clean, from bamboo hair brushes to biodegradable wipes.
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Puppy Grooming 101: Tips for Grooming Your New Puppy
Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona’s puppy grooming pro tips.
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42 Best Labor Day Deals for Pets
From Dyson’s pet hair vacuum to Fable’s coveted crate, a post-summer oasis awaits everyone in the fam.
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What to Do If Your Dog Has a Cracked, Broken, or Torn Nail
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home — and when it’s best to seek professional help.
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How to Get Real Relief For Your Dog’s Miserable Allergies
A vet explains why environmental allergies flare up and what to do about it.
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Doug the Pug Wants You to Meet His New Product Line
Nonipup features all-natural, sustainably sourced products, two shampoos and two body salves, using ingredients that helped make Doug’s life better.
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Step-by-Step Guide: Expressing Dog Anal Glands Safely and Effectively at Home
Yeah, it’s super gross — but your pup will thank you.
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How to Keep Your Dog Looking Fresh — Even When Summer Has a Different Goal
Bugs don’t stand a chance against a well-groomed pup.
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That Ripe Dog Smell Isn’t a Great Addition to a Small Apartment — Colorfil Is the Solution
Using air purifying technology without any of the added chemicals, this brand aims to get your pup’s odor under control.
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6 Dog Brushes That Celebrity Dog Groomer Jess Rona Swears By
With the perfect brush comes impeccable vibes. Check out this selection.
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Does a Change of Season Mean a Change of Hairstyle — For Your Dog?
Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona sets the record straight about “summer cuts.”
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What to Do When Your Pup Reeks of Skunk Spray
Learn how to get skunk smell off dogs — because plugging up your nose isn’t gonna cut it.
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- lifestyle
Catch a Cable Car and Hang at These Pup-Friendly San Francisco Spots
The home of the very fun, very queer Castro District, the Golden Gate Bridge, and...your happy pup.
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The New Status Grooming Product is Toothpaste — For Your Dog
The toothpaste that’ll have their teeth sparkling like a Kardashian’s.
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Clean Coats Shampoo For Sensitive Skin Is a Gift to Dog Parents’ Noses
Plus! The brand donates 10 percent of its profits to animal rescues.
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Floof Takes a Gentle Approach to Your Itchy Dog’s Skincare
Mark your pups’ self-care calendars: The company’s eco-friendly, allergy-friendly products are launching July 17.
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Home Remedies For Getting Rid of Fleas on Dogs — Naturally
How to stop your home from becoming a flea circus.
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10 Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming Products
Package-free brushes, plant-based wipes, certified-organic shampoos, and more.
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What to Know About That Hot Spot on Your Dog
Unfortunately, this term refers to a “summer sore,” not a club coveted by SNL’s Stefon.
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6 of the Best Ear Cleaners For Dogs
Wash away all that grime and end their incessant scratching with a few drops.
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How to Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Parent
Reducing your paw print can seem daunting. Consider these simple tips.
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17 Best Amazon Products for Pets — According to Reviewers
Reviewers (aka real pet parents) picked these best-selling, highest-rated toys, probiotics, poop bags, and more.
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Wait, Did Your Puppy Suddenly Change Colors on You?
This isn’t exactly like The Wizard of Oz’s “Horse of a Different Color” scenario, but it’s not not that.
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What You Can Do With the Tumbleweeds of Pet Hair Floating Around Your Home
Turns out, it’s not an annoyance — it’s an opportunity to upcycle.
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7 Ways Baking Soda Can Keep Your Dog (And Your House) Clean
This pantry staple is about to become your new secret cleaning weapon.
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Pupwell’s Luxury Dog Grooming Kit Helps Pups Shed Fur, Not Tears
More grooming, less fight (as long as you use the provided lick mat).
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- lifestyle
The Title of Best Hairstylist in LA Belongs to Jess Rona
No matter their star status, all of Rona’s clients are classified as “cozy bears.”
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3 Natural Remedies for Your Dog’s Dry Winter Skin
Spoiler: They’re probably already in your pantry.
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15 Holiday Gifts That Will Have Your Dog Tearing Through Their Packages
From smart toys to spa treatments, these are just a few ideas to help spoil your favorite family member this December.
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Study Shows Pro Grooming Is Better at Curbing Dog Itching Than DIY
Data collected by The Pet Insight Project proves our kitchen sink salons aren’t quite cutting it.
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Pia Baroncini’s Must-Have Products For Pups
If anyone knows what dogs want, it’s this LA entreprenuer — and mom of three pups.
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Miss Independent? Let Your Dog Trim Their Own Nails
ScratchPad is a less stressful solution to claw care for DIY pups.
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(Fur) Dye Another Day: Celebrity Groomer Jess Rona on This Halloween Question
When to DIY your dog’s Halloween costume or dye their fur — and when to leave it to the pros.
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You Have an Itchy Schnauzer to Thank For Camamu’s Calming Dog Rinse
The sustainable dog shampoo is made of diluted vinegar, herbs, and 100 percent compostable materials.
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Welp, Amazon’s Having Another Prime Day Sale
Pet parents, it’s time to race to Amazon for this bonus discount moment.
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Skout’s Honor Is Taking the Itch Factor Out of Your Dog’s Life
The sustainable brand’s science-backed grooming products boast an unexpected ingredient: probiotics.
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Mosquitos Aren’t Going Away — Neither Are Bug Sprays That Are Toxic to Dogs
Enter: Wondercide, a plant-based, sustainable, pesticide-free mosquito-repellent set safe to use around your pet.
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear-Free Training Can Help
“America’s Veterinarian” and the founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr. Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions, and grooming appointments less stressful for pets.
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Your Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
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The Best Labor Day Sales to Give Your Pets the Snuggliest Fall
From Dyson’s pet hair vacuum to Fable’s coveted crate, a post-summer oasis awaits everyone in the fam.
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This Spa Kit Helps Clean Up Your Pup — and the Planet
Modern Herb: Pet’s Sweet Sassy Lavender set offers an all-natural and eco-friendly dog pampering process.
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Kin+Kind’s Pet Care Philosophy is Squeaky Clean
Co-founder Thomas Ling on his passion project-turned-side hustle-turned career.
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Wait, Before You Toss All That Pet Hair — Donate It
The eco-enthusiasts at Matter of Trust want to use it to clean up oil spills.
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The Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments For Dogs
Treatments to ward off transmission this flea and tick season.
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Where to Groom Your Dog Outside of Your Tiny NYC Bathroom
A new East Village self-serve grooming salon features high-tech automated wash pods that are designed to get your dog in and out of the bath without drama.
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Are You Overwashing Your Dog?
Probably, according to Dr. Lisa, a celebrity vet who just launched a line of eco-conscious dog grooming products.
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A Few of Katie Kimmel’s Dogs’ Favorite Things
What Pony, Muffin, and Boss can’t live without.
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5 Myths About Ticks
Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know.
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A Beauty Editor’s Favorite Shampoos — for Dogs
And yes, Gen-Z dogs can still rock side parts.
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Millennials Are Wild About Maxbone
Founder Parisa Fowles-Pazdro on creating modern pet gear from sustainable jackets to superfood treats, collaborating with buzz-worthy designers like Christian Cowan, and what’s next (cats?!).
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5 Best Dog Diapers of 2023
The top diapers to combat excitable urination, leaking caused by incontinence, and accidents during potty training.
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12 Dental Products to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Gleaming
The toothbrushes, dental wipes, and breath fresheners that’ll keep your pup smiling.
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Dr. Cuddles Will Ensure Your Pet is Best in Show
Pamper your pet with these veterinarian-formulated, human-grade, cruelty-free grooming products.
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Greener Gifts for Dogs This Holiday
From eco-friendly accessories to plant-based treats to a renewable-wood turntable toy, there are plenty of sustainable holiday gifting options for dog lovers this year.
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Do Small Dogs Have Bigger Dental Issues?
A new study finds that small dog breeds are at higher risk for dental disease.
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The Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Dogs
From crates to coats to nanny cams, we roundup up the best deals the internet has to offer this bargain season.
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Chasing Rainbows with Josh & Snow
Meet LA’s most in-demand hair colorist. Sorry, he only sees canine clients — like Cardi B’s dog.
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The “Dogfather of Harlem” Groomed 1,461 Dogs in Need
Harlem’s go-to dog groomer, Brian Taylor, mobilized a group of Black grooming professionals from Philly to Vegas to offer free cuts and color to pets with quarantine hair.
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Behind the Brand: Pride & Groom
A new line of essential oil-infused dog shampoos are tailored to your pup’s unique fur. Wet dog never smelled so good.
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Hair of the Dog: Breeds With High-Maintenance ’Dos
From shaggy Sheepdogs to curly Cocker Spaniels, a groomer lists 10 breeds that need the most upkeep.
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat: The Ultimate Dog Grooming Guide
Keep your dog well-groomed but trust trims to the pros.
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Tips on How to Brush and Bathe Your Dog from a Pro
Groomer extraordinaire Robyn Michaels explains best brushes and how to keep your pup well-groomed.
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Skipping the Groomers? Try These DIY Dog Wash Tips
Save money and groom your pup yourself with these tips from a pro.
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