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The Best Memorial Day Deals for Pets
From all our favorite brands: Wild One, Little Beast, Modern Beast, 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.
- health
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).
- nutrition
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.
- health
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.
- Health
Advantage vs. Advantix: Not the Same Thing
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products.
- Nutrition
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.
- Lifestyle
How Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Your dog may need more exercise than you think, according to two vets and a behaviorist. Walk this way...
- Health
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.
- Health
Scared Stiff: How to Spot Tetanus in Dogs
Yes, dogs can get tetanus too — and not just from rusty nails.
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Cats and Cacti — Is There Anything Else?
The mythical Cactus Cat inspires some quirky, prickly pear-themed products.
- Health
Something Scarier Than Halloween? Ok, Heartworm It Is.
Cats face extra challenges when it comes to this parasite. A veterinarian explains.
- Health
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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How to DIY a Catio
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
- Lifestyle
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.
- Shopping
What’s More New York Than Hot Dogs?
Photographer Gray Malin captures summer in the city — how NYC dogs see it.
- Shopping
10 Dog Pools and Floats for an End of Summer Splash
Everything your four-legged swim fan needs before it’s officially fall.
- Lifestyle
Where My DOG PPL At?
A new members only dog park and social club in LA is all about good dogs and good vibes.
- Lifestyle
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.
- Lifestyle
Très Chic Tika the Iggy Reports on NYFW for The Wildest!
The svelte fashion icon reveals her favorite Spring 2022 looks.
- Health
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.
- Lifestyle
A Rescue Kitten Cafe Opens in Venice...and It’s Called Tiny Beans
Adoptable kittens, nitro cold brew, and beach vibes? On my way...
- Health
Cat Sneezing Fits Are Funny...Until They’re Not
It could be nothing to sniff at, according to Wildest Expert Dr. Iovino.
- Health
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.
- Lifestyle
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.
- Lifestyle
How to Prepare Your Pet For a Natural Disaster
A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet.
- Lifestyle
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.
- Health
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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Wait, Dogs Need Their Own Beds?
Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds — from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors — are the next best thing.
- Lifestyle
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.
- health
Salmon Poisoning Disease in Dogs
This little-known disease can cause big problems for pups in the Pacific Northwest.
- Lifestyle
How to Protect Your Dog from Hawks and Other Birds of Prey
Hawk attacks on dogs are more common than you might think — here's how to keep your pup safe.
- Lifestyle
Road Trip Tips for Wanderlusting Pet Parents
Bring your pet along for the ride with these pro tips from a dog trainer.
- Nutrition
A Tasty Frozen Yogurt Treat to Keep Your Dog Cool
Made with yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and banana, they're sure to make your dog drool.
- lifestyle
The Berkshires: Where Culture Meets Canine
From posh pet digs to extraordinary art spaces, there is plenty of dog-friendly summer fun to be had.
- Lifestyle
Haute Dogs: Badgley Mischka’s Canine Couture
The fashion icons on designing dog ready-to-wear and dressing the shortest supermodels on the planet — their rescue Dachshunds.
- Shopping
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.
- Health
Is Seresto's Flea and Tick Collar Dangerous for Dogs?
The popular preventative has been linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths. Here's what you need to know.
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Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
- Health
Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Snail bait may keep your garden safe — but it's extremely toxic to dogs. Here's everything you need to know.
- Lifestyle
How to Keep Your Dog Safe At the Beach
5 tips to help your pup have fun in the sun — safely.
- Lifestyle
Garden Variety: Plants Safe for Our Pups
Boutique NYC nursery The Sill gives us the dirt on dog-friendly plants.
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8 Pet-Safe Plants Your Cat Can Veg Out On
Cats love the crunch of a houseplant. These will do them no harm.
- Health
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.
- Health
Giardia in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
If your dog drinks from puddles, lakes, or other forms of stagnant water, they could contract this infection.
- Lifestyle
Summer Dog Exercise: Six Ways to Keep Fido Cool and Happy
Here are our protips to keep your pup safe, happy, and exercised during the warmer months.
- Lifestyle
Swimming Dogs: Water Hazard and Safety Tips
Keep your pup safe in the pool, a pond or the ocean.
- Lifestyle
51 Dog-Friendly Ideas for Summer Fun & Travel
Where to go and what to do, from Alabama to Wyoming.
- Lifestyle
Summer Camps for You and Your Dog
Shack up with your pup in a cabin and live the summer camp dream together.
- Health
Dog Safety: The Dangers of Blue-Green Algae Poisoning
Heading to a lake or pond this summer? Beware of this type of algae that can be toxic to dogs.
- Lifestyle
Blaze a Trail with Your Dog
Everything you need to know about hiking with dogs, from an outdoorsy guy.
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Keeping Finn’s Henry Friedman Calls From the Road to Talk Van Life & Dog Rescue
“I do enjoy this nomadic lifestyle, but we don’t just go to Mexico to enjoy the beaches. We’re there to help dogs, make donations, make a difference — which, for me, adds a lot more meaning to traveling around in a van.”
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Could Your Cat Be an Adventure Cat?
How Selvynna Tang trained her kitten, Adventure Cat Theoretically Teddy, to explore the great outdoors.
- Lifestyle
The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required (yet).
- Health
9 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Fleas on Dogs — Naturally
How to stop your home from becoming a flea circus.
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8 Dog-Friendly Travel Destinations in the Southeast
Find the perfect weekend getaway for you and your pup.
- Lifestyle
8 Dog-Friendly Vacations in the Northeast
Find the perfect weekend getaway for you and your pup.
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