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Cats and Cacti — Is There Anything Else?
The mythical Cactus Cat inspires some quirky, prickly pear-themed products.
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How Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist.
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8 Protein Bars That Will Have Your Dog in Better Shape Than Jason Momoa
The meal supplements are no longer reserved for gym rats — active canines can also indulge in the quick treats.
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How to Prepare Your Pet For a Natural Disaster
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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Dave Coast’s 5 Favorite Dog-Friendly SoCal Beaches
The wellness expert shares his favorite spots for seaside strolls with his dog.
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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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The Wildest and Pia Baroncini Threw a Dog Pool Party!
Party pics from LA’s hottest (coolest?) event.
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Keep Your Dog Out of the Rain — and In the Latest Looks With These 8 Raincoats
Keep your dog dry and lookin’ fly.
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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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The Dos and Don’ts of Dog Park Etiquette
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
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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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The Dog Days of Summer Are Here — So Is Minnidip’s Pup Dip Pool
You’ve had your summer fun. It’s your dog’s turn now.
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How to Safely Make Your Dog Your First Mate
You’re on a boat, but does your dog want to be there, too?
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Your Commute Is About to Get Infinitely Cuter With These Dog City Carriers
The perfect tote for carrying your phone, keys, wallet — oh, and dog — around town.
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Get This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
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How to Turn Your Dog Into a Swim Fan
Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips.
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This Pack Is More Into the Wild Than Back to School
The backpack from Charlie’s Backyard is perfect for dogs who love to hike and hold their own valuables.
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6 Natural Paw Balms Your Dog Needs
The best paw balms, based on veterinarian recommendations.
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Leo Season Will Bring Out the Loyal Pet Parent in You
Leos are lion-hearted, bold, and they are incredibly devoted to those they love — including the furry ones.
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The 9 Best Flea and Tick Preventatives to Keep Your Pup Safe This Summer
Treatments to ward off transmission this flea and tick season.
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Best Flea/Tick Preventatives For Cats This Summer
From collars to topicals to chews, here are the flea and tick preventatives we’re giving our cats this summer.
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Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
It may protect your plants, but at what cost? A veterinarian explains how this toxin can bait may keep your garden safe — but it's extremely toxic to dogs. Here's everything you need to know.
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Celebrity Chef Dan Churchill’s Frozen Blueberry Dog Treat Recipe
A sweet snack to keep your pup cool during the dog days of summer.
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Meghan Adams’ Favorite Dog-Friendly Spots in Austin
The fashion and lifestyle influencer’s picks for pet-friendly hotels, dog parks, beer gardens, and boutiques.
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Pet-Friendly Pest Control for Your Summer Garden
A permaculture designer’s tips on how to keep your pets and veggies safe — naturally.
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Watching New York Hits the Streets for The Wildest
Street style photographer Johnny Cirillo goes on assignment for us to chronicle New Yorkers’ best accessories: their pets.
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Let’s Talk About Lyme Disease
It is peak tick season so we asked a veterinarian for tips on how to prevent this dreaded disease.
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Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
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8 Dog-Friendly Vacation Spots in New England
From a sylvan vineyard in the Berkshires to tiny houses overlooking a waterfall in the Catskills, these weekend getaways have earned our stamp of approval.
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The Best Car Travel Gear for Dogs
All the essentials you need to hit the road with your copilot, from dog seatbelts to crash-tested carriers.
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5 Dog-Friendly Oregon Beaches
All 363 miles of the state’s coastline are publicly accessible, and almost beaches all are pet-friendly.
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5 Best Dog Allergy Treatments
A top veterinary dermatologist breaks down what works (and what doesn’t) for pet parents flustered by their dogs’ allergies.
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22 Pet Deals to Score on Amazon Prime Day ’22
Save the date! On July 12-13 you can finally buy the smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
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Finally, An Ice Cream Parlor for Your Pup
Ollie’s Ice Cream + Stuff serves up artisanal fro yo for pets and pet parents.
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The Dogist x The Wildest March for Pride
Behold, the best-dressed pets at the 2022 NYC Pride March!
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8 Dog-Friendly Travel Destinations in the Southeast
Find the perfect weekend getaway for you and your pup.
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Feeling All the Feels? It Must Be Cancer Season
Melancholic Cancerians like Lana Del Rey and Missy Elliott cope with “summertime sadness” by nurturing their pets.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Cases Are on the Rise
Yikes! A new strain of tick-borne disease Rickettsia could infect pets and their people.
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for Wildfire Season
The Wildest Collective veterinarian Dr. John Iovino shares his top safety tips.
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Can Cats Eat Watermelon?
Yes, the summertime staple is on the list of “safe” foods for cats.
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The Best Gear to Keep Your Dog Cool on Hot Summer Days
You dog will be straight chilling in cooling vests, freezable toys, and pet-safe ice cream.
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The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required.
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Safety Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). A vet breaks down the season’s health hazards, from fleas to foxtails.
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Giardia: The Puppy Parasite to Watch Out for This Summer
If your dog drinks from puddles or splashes around in lakes, read this.
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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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The Best Memorial Day Deals for Pets
From all our favorite brands: Wild One, Little Beast, Modernbeast, and more!
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9 Memorial Day Pet Safety Tips
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to celebrate the unofficial start of summer (and avoid the animal ER).
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Itching for a Fix for Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies?
A vet explains why environmental allergies flare up in the spring and what you can do about them.
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How to Prevent and Treat Ticks On Cats
Two veterinarians’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that).
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The Spring Farmers’ Market Haul for You and Your Dog
8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.
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5 Science-Backed Ways to De-Stress Outdoors (Your Pet Is Invited)
The author of Return to Nature on the mental health benefits of getting out into various natural landscapes with your pup.
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung by a Bee
From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the ER.
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The Foggy Dog Takes a Sunny Approach to Sustainability
Founder Rose Shattuck on her thoughtfully designed pet essentials and accessories — made locally and sustainably.
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How to Spot a Hot Spot
Dr. Shea Cox explains what causes “summer sores,” how to treat them at home, and when it’s time to see a vet.
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Advantage vs. Advantix: Not the Same Thing
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products.
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Dog Food Truck Woofbowl Is Parking it in LA for 2022
NYC’s only Black- and veteran-owned food truck for dogs is now serving up a moveable feast of human-grade fast food and bone-broth “beer” to So-Cal pups.
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What’s Up With My Cat’s Skin?
Everything you need to know about cat allergies, according to three veterinary dermatologists.
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The Sustainable Pet Food Movement is Fired Up
From cricket kibble to miso mice, leading brands are exploring how sustainable pet food products can reduce carbon paw prints.
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Is My Cat...Panting?
“Cats don’t pant to cool off like dogs do.” Unless your pet is catching their breath after doing the zoomies, Dr. Gary Weitzman says it could be cause for concern.
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Scared Stiff: How to Spot Tetanus in Dogs
Yes, dogs can get tetanus too — and not just from rusty nails.
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Something Scarier Than Halloween? Ok, Heartworm It Is.
Cats face extra challenges when it comes to this parasite. A veterinarian explains.
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How to DIY a Catio
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
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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” and “winter coats.”
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5 Dog-Friendly Nature Spots around LA for Hiking, Camping & Zenning Out
LA wellness guru Dave Coast shares his favorite places to escape the city with his Poodle.
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Visit Dog-Friendly Austin with Your Pup
Ten reasons why you should visit this pet-friendly southern city.
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What’s More New York Than Hot Dogs?
Photographer Gray Malin captures summer in the city — how NYC dogs see it.
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11 Dog Pools and Floats for an End of Summer Splash
Everything your four-legged swim fan needs before it’s officially fall.
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Where My DOG PPL At?
A new members only dog park and social club in LA is all about good dogs and good vibes.
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Virgo Season is For Animal Lovers
Astrologer David Odyssey looks to Fiona Apple and Freddie Mercury to divine what Virgo season reveals about your dearest pet relationships.
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Très Chic Tika the Iggy Reports on NYFW for The Wildest!
The svelte fashion icon reveals her favorite Spring 2022 looks.
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Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm
Heartworm disease is as gnarly as it sounds. Here’s how to prevent a horror story from coming true for your pet.
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A Rescue Kitten Cafe Opens in Venice...and It’s Called Tiny Beans
Adoptable kittens, nitro cold brew, and beach vibes? On my way...
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Cat Sneezing Fits Are Funny...Until They’re Not
It could be nothing to sniff at, according to Wildest Expert Dr. Iovino.
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Yikes, There’s Another Leptospirosis Outbreak
NY and LA have one more thing in common: a deadly disease spread by rats is putting pets and people at risk.
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How to Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits have been evacuated. These front-line organizations need donations, fosters, and adopters.
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Pet-Friendly Lodges to Visit With Your Pup
If you’re looking for a place to disconnect, these secluded lodges offer gorgeous views and cozy digs.
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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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Can Dogs Eat Strawberries?
In moderation, strawberries are a tasty, healthy treat for your pup.