winter
- health
Cold Weather Is the Nemesis of Dog Paws. Here’s How to Help
We all have to up our moisturizing game in the fall and winter.
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- lifestyle
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 Activities That Keep You and Your Dog Out of the Snow
Tips to avoid boredom when cooped up during winter storms.
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8 Calming Products That Helped My Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays are game-changers.
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Your Dog Can Wear Sandy Liang’s Cult Fleece Jacket
The designer’s “Lil Fleece” is a bite-sized version of her signature winter layer.
![Sandy Liang wearing a matching cream colored fleece with a cheetah print accent looking down at two dogs wearing matching sweaters]()
- behavior
3 Pro Tips for Getting Your Dog to “Go” in the Snow
Snow days are fun — until your pet needs to do their thing outside.
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9 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Snow
Veterinarian Dr. Aaron Vine on how you can protect your pet when they’re exposed to the elements.
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- nutrition
This Year Hot “Cocoa” is for Everybody, Including Dogs
No more seasonal puppy FOMO: Plant Dog’s spin on hot cocoa uses all dog-friendly ingredients.
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- lifestyle
A Pet Parent’s Guide to Holiday Tipping
Tipping your pet care providers isn’t often expected, but it is always appreciated.
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- health
The Chilling Truth About Dog Frostbite
Yep, all those warnings your mom gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold.
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11 Holiday Gifts Shelter Pets Are Wishing For
Animals without homes for the holidays have still been good boys and girls. Giving them toys will give you all the feels.
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6 Travel Destinations For Dog-Friendly Winter Fun
It’s time to dust off your skis and snowshoes, pack your dog’s cold-weather gear, and let them (safely) jump headfirst into a snow drift.
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10 Sweaters Your Dog Might Need This Winter — Really
As Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph say, it’s “sweata weatha” — for your pup, too.
![Woman in a sweater standing and holding the two front legs of a Husky dog wearing a matching sweater on a red background]()
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18 Winter Trappings For the Dog With Outdoorsy Parents
Ski-club balaclavas, waterproof wellies, all-natural nose balm, and more gear to help outdoorsy pet parents get the most out of the season.
![Happy Chihuahua dog running outdoors wearing blue jacket in winter snow]()
- behavior
How to Stop Your Cat From Using Your Holiday Decorations to Torture You
There is a way to keep these holiday chaos demons at bay — here are some tips.
![A woman in a fun Christmas sweater with bright red nails holding a shiny red Christmas tree ornament in front of her grey cat]()
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15 Ornaments That Establish Your Pet’s Top-Billing Status at the Holidays
Your love for your pet is evergreen, so hang an ornament of their likeness on your Christmas tree this year.
![Five fun holiday ornaments of pets in various costumes hanging from Christmas tree boughs against a sparkly silver background]()
- nutrition
10 Festive Dog Treats to Make the Holidays Your Pup’s Favorite Time of Year
From pumpkin spice and peppermint to turkey and yams, these sweet and savory treats will delight any dog.
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11 Holiday-Themed Toys Your Dog Will Sniff Out as Soon as You Wrap Them
This array of reindeer plush toys and dreidel squeakers will help make the season bright.
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- lifestyle
Should You Give a Pet as a Gift? It Depends
Puppies and kittens are cute, but read this expert advice before attaching a bow to their collars and handing them to a pal.
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- shopping
Verloop’s Groovy Take on Mommy-And-Me Dress-Up Time
A cozy sweater for your pup and a matching scarf for you.
![A woman in all white wearing a orange white and yellow striped scarf with a photo of a dark brown Pug dog wearing a sweater that matches the design of the woman's scarf]()
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Warning: Ugly Holiday Sweaters Will Only Make Your Dog Cuter
Inspired by everything from It’s a Wonderful Life to The Big Lebowski, these are the best of the worst holiday sweaters.
![A dog wearing a Christmas santa sweater standing on its hind legs with a snowy background.]()
- health
3 Natural Remedies for Your Dog’s Dry Winter Skin
Spoiler: They’re probably already in your pantry.
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Treat Your Cat to These Matcha and Mochi-Inspired Catnip Toys
Finally. Toys that foodies, er, felines, will appreciate.
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- health
7 Ways to Keep Your Pup Cozy on Snowy Days
A professional dog walker’s pro tips for making winter your dog’s favorite time of year.
![A happy looking man and woman walking their dog outside in a large snowy field.]()
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11 Whimsical Advent Calendars Just for Pets
12 and 24-day options for dogs and cats who deserve a treat on the daily during the holidays.
![Numbered circles and assorted pet treats and toys for an advent calendar set on a periwinkle blue snowy background]()
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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.
![dog with maxbone sweater, whistle limited edition tool, interactive dog toys, mr. dog bowls, and rope toys]()
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15 Gifts Your Cat Will Love More Than Discarded Wrapping Paper
Gucci collars, mochi-inspired toys, sculptural scratchers, and more presents for kitties to sink their teeth (or claws) into.
![cat with wooden interactive toy, mushroom scratching post, collar, and toy]()
- lifestyle
10 Usual Suspects at Thanksgiving & How to Save Your Pet From Them
Because you really need to stop Aunt Beth from trying to give your cat wine.
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![A white Poodle mix dog wearing a jean jacket with fur trim and Maxbone x Fred Segal written on the back with a surprised looking model sitting behind the dog against a medium brown background]()
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Every Gift For All the Classy Cat People in Your Life
Our favorite cat parents — and admirers — deserve to look the part (which is actually very chic).
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- behavior
Is Your Cat SAD?
4 ways cats can combat seasonal depression, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Leanne Lilly.
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- shopping
The Best Holiday Gifts For Dog Parents
The dog-obsessed person in your life will love these gifts more than a pup loves a Kong full of frozen peanut butter.
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- behavior
Winter is Coming — Can Your Dog Suffer Seasonal Depression?
Dog behaviorist Scott Sheaffer on how pets may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, too.
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- behavior
How Do I Get My Dog to Wear a Freakin’ Winter Coat?
Chilly pup refusing to layer? Here’s how to train them to love their winter wardrobe.
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- shopping
Christian Cowan’s New Holiday Glitz Dog Sweater Is Selling Out Fast!
It’s the perfect fit for your annual holiday card...if you can get your paws on it.
![A fluffy gray dog wearing a green fluffy sweater designed by Christian Cowan and Maxbone jumping up on the legs of a high-heeled stylish model]()
- lifestyle
The Misunderstood Pit Bull Is at the Top of Yves’s Advocacy List
The model, activist, and musician on his activism philosophy: “I’ve always been drawn to those who have been left behind, forgotten, misunderstood. I relate to them on a very deep, personal level. No matter how different you are, everyone deserves a chance.”
![Yves, a man with a lot of tattoos and a brown paisley head bandana in tan pants holding his grey Pitbull dog who is wearing a tiny cowboy hat over his shoulder]()
- shopping
Arisa Thomas’ Guide to Cozying Up With Your Pet This Chilly Season
The mega-stylish dog groomer’s top picks for autumn and winter dog products.
![Arisa, a woman with long curly hair wearing bright blue pants and a pink short-sleeve t-shirt sitting in a wicker chair holding her Dachshund dog, Lola, and her cat, Nipsey, laying on top of the chair cage]()
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Enter to Win a Custom Pet Portrait by Fishs Eddy’s Artist Ben Lenovitz
We are gifting one to the first subscriber of The Wildest Pack!
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- nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?
Yep! The superfood is a delicious natural remedy for diarrhea and constipation.
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These Custom Gifts Will Have Your Pets Looking Like They Belong on “Gossip Girl”
Monogrammed tote bags and personalized necklaces — Blair Waldorf who?
![Two Greyhound mixed breed dogs sitting on a white furry rig on the floor in a living room beneath a bench where a tan brown cat is sitting next to a customized piece of artwork leaning on the wall and the bench]()
- lifestyle
How to Help the Dogs Saved From the Largest Dog-Fighting Ring in South Carolina’s History
Here’s here you can donate to help these pups — plus who to call if you know more information.
![a Pit bull dog, emaciated from lack of food, and chained to a tree int he woods outside, with a humane society volunteer]()
- lifestyle
We Are Now Living in the Age of Drone Animal Rescue
ASSERT co-founder Ryan Okrant tells The Wildest about his work — from tornadoes in Kentucky to war in Ukraine.
![Douglas Thron, in his rescue pilot uniform hugging a rescued black cat to his chest outside]()
- behavior
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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- behavior
You Don’t Have to Live Like This — You Can Get a Trainer For Your Cat
Tips to help you find a legit behaviorist (according to a veterinary behaviorist).
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- lifestyle
“Urban Herding” Can Burn Your Dog’s Energy
If your dog needs a job, trainers recommend Treibball.
![A border collie playing Treibball with an orange ball.]()
- health
How Cold is Too Cold for Outdoor Cats?
Be a good neighbor and learn to spot the signs of frostbite in community cats.
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- lifestyle
Pro Snowboarder Maddie Mastro on Puppies and Half-Pipes
“Although it would have been great to come home [from the Olympics] with better results, there isn’t anything I’d rather come home to than a puppy.”
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- shopping
Happy-Nes’ Dog Collar Is Like a Friendship Bracelet for Your Pet
Handmade, durable, colorful, and for a good cause? Groovy.
![Color your life with unique handmade collars and leashes by Happy-Nes! Picture of curly haired woman and her two dogs on Happy-Nes leashes.]()
- lifestyle
Giuliana Leila Raggiani and Yoko Luna Are a Match Made in Turtleneck Heaven
The Giu Giu designer on her Brussels Griffon’s favorite ’60s-inspired knitwear, Fashion Week duties, and habit of sitting on strange men’s feet.
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Sofie Birkin on Making Art That’s Feminist, Fantastical & Sprinkled with Animals
“I think the relationship between a woman and her animal companion can build out a character a lot — they’re more like witches’ familiars than pets.”
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- health
Holiday Safety Tips for Overly Festive Felines
Chances are, your cat is already plotting some Christmas chaos. Fear not, veterinarian Dr. Aimee Simpson has tips on how to safeguard your holiday spirit and your pet.
![Grey and white longhair cat sitting in a cardboard box with a Christmas tree and blurry festive decor in the background]()
- shopping
Bite-Sized Stocking Stuffers For Cats (and Cat People)
Candy cane-themed treats, Christmas light-inspired toys, catnip-infused “wine,” and more.
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Stocking Stuffers For Good Doggos
Bichon-shaped candles, tiny holiday hats, cowboy Corgi ornaments, and more gifts guaranteed to squish into oversized decorative socks.
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Catluminati’s Holiday Gift Picks for His Cat Scamper
The TikTok star endorses everyone’s favorite floppy fish, a jungle-themed playhouse, and a heated bed as gifts cat parents can’t go wrong with.
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7 Best Cat Subscription Boxes to Gift
Curated treats, toys, and catnip. What more could a cat ask for — besides the cardboard box they were shipped in?
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- shopping
A Few of Kat Dennings & Her Cat Millie’s Favorite Things
From a super-realistic salmon steak toy to an elephant-grass woven cat pod, Kat clearly knows cats.
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- behavior
Be My Guest: Training Your Dog in Social Graces
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter.
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- lifestyle
Human’s BF Opens a Holiday Pop-Up in NYC
The interactive experience features myriad holiday worlds for dogs, and the humans who love them, to explore.
![Small brown Pomeranian mix dog looking to the right at a silver fire hydrant covered in rainbow string lights, against a blue background with white snow]()
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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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Sparkly, Sporty Chic from DKNY x Found My Animal
The limited-edition capsule collection of metallic puffers and sherpa pullovers drops today.
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Sophie Gamand’s MacLovin-Inspired Holiday Gift Picks
A few of the artist and her rescue pup’s favorite things, from custom jewelry to DIY holiday ornaments.
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What Moshow is Gifting His Cat Co-Stars
The cat rapper is wrapping up electric mice, laser pointers, and silvervine sticks this holiday season.
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These Dog Lover Gifts Are So Fetch
Designer dog leashes, arty accessories, organic puppy spa products, and more.
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Alana Jones-Mann’s Gift Picks for her Pug Ziggy
6 holiday gifts in the cake designer’s shopping cart, from color-block sweaters to taco toys.
![Alana Jones Mann holding her pug, Ziggy, standing against a backdrop of a pattern of Ziggy, a lollipop toy, a taco toy, and a daisy toy]()
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Attention Sneakerheads: Your Dog Wants in on the Collection
RIFRUF’s Ceasar 1 kicks for dogs give Yeezys a run for their money.
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Tika the Iggy’s Holiday Gift Guide
The fashion icon gives us the tea on her fave holiday accessories.
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Customized Gifts For People Wanting To See More Of Their Pet
Nothing beats a thoughtful gift (and nothing evokes oohs and awws like our beloved pets).
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Holiday Gifts Your Cat Won’t Turn Their Nose Up At
Cat caves, crochet toys, and modular mazes sure to tempt your kitty out of winter hibernation.
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Holiday Gifts For That Special Someone (Your Dog)
From designer duds to high-tech toys, your dog will be pretty psyched to get these gifts.
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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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- shopping
A Cat-Safe Christmas Tree Doesn’t Exi...
The Sill’s “holiday cactus” is actually less prickly than a pine.
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Sam Klein’s Holiday Gift Guide For Dog Parents
The interior designer merges her love of design and dogs with these holiday gift picks.
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Abram Engle’s Gift Guide For Cat Parents
The TikTok star tells us his holiday gift picks for his kitty co-star, Kurt.
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Match Your Dog with Collina Strada’s Tie-Dyed Dog Tees
The fashion label’s playful, prismatic designs are going to the dogs.
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Did We Just Find the Dog Version of the Burberry Trench?!
A classic that’ll hold up rain or shine...if you remove it at the dog park.
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Fall’s Trendiest Knitwear Is...For Your Cat
At long last, you and your cat can rock matching designer sweater vests.
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- 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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- lifestyle
Should My Dog and I Go Skijoring?
Dogs don’t have to be pro athletes to enjoy some quality time in the snow.
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- behavior
Tips to Prevent Dogs from Peeing on Christmas Tree
Five steps to prevent your pup from “decorating” your tree.
![A dog wearing a colorful striped sweater staring at a decorated christmas tree in a living room.]()
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- nutrition
Everything You Need to Know About Your Dog's Gut Microbiome
Microscopic organisms may reveal pathways to better health for your pet.
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- lifestyle
Dog-Friendly Destinations: Aspen, Yosemite, North Vermont
Three pet-friendly hotels to consider for your next spring vacation trip.
![A husky dog and a golden retriever dog both poking their heads out of the window of a car window in front of the mountainous scenery of the Yosemite National Park]()
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7 Activities for a Bad-Weather Day
If you’re trapped indoors on a bad weather day, these activities will keep your pup entertained.
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