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March 23 is National Puppy Day! There are so many ways you can celebrate the paw-some puppies in your life. Here are 10 fun ideas you can use to show your four-legged friends the love they deserve...


Owning a pet is a big responsibility. While many prospective pet owners think they understand what they are getting themselves into prior to adopting an animal, it is often difficult for anyone inexperienced in caring for a pet to foresee the full range of potential problems they may face in the future.


6 Reasons You Need Comprehensive Care for Your Exotic Pet

Wellness exams are important for your exotic pets because their care needs are quite different from other animals. Many exotic pets are sensitive to temperature, light, and living conditions and require environments that take these needs into consideration.


Caring properly for a pet during an extended stay requires a particular set of skills. While many boarding facilities do their best to provide individualized care, they often rely on local pet hospitals for expert veterinary care and behavioral advice.


Mark your calendar this Thursday to take time out of your day to honor our veterans. Veterans Day is November 11, and this federal holiday was established to pay respects to all veterans, both men and women, who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.


The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth’s surface and makes up 97% of all water on the planet. You cannot drink ocean water, but you cannot survive without it, either.


January, or walk your pet month, is a time to not only ring in the new year but to reevaluate the experiences and habits of the past 12 months. Dogs are crucial to any pet owner's sanity, comforting you after a stressful workday, making you laugh at just the right moment, being a loyal companion through everything, and providing you the confidence to keep moving.


An overwhelming number of people have added pets to their households recently. While there is significant research showing that having a pet can help reduce anxiety and stress symptoms, dogs do not come without their own set of problems.


August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month. Pet owners should check in with their veterinary care providers to assure that their pets have all necessary immunizations to keep their pets healthy.


The word mutt, or poi dog in Hawaii, refers to mixed breed dogs. December 2 is a day set aside especially to celebrate these unique pups.