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At 28.76 seconds, Nimble has made history! Nimble is the FIRST 12” winner to be named both Westminster Masters Agility Champion AND All-American Champion.
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A Mixed-Breed Won a Westminster Dog Show Championship for the First Time Ever

The pup, Nimble, is the first mutt—or “All American dog”—to win the agility competition.

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Sleeping With Your Cat Is Good for You, Study Says—Your Dog? Not So Much

Co-sleeping with your pet has both positive and negative effects.

Young woman showing gray kitten.
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5 Development Stages You Should Know When You Get a Kitten

What to expect from birth to 16 months.

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Got a new pet? Here’s what to do.

Let’s be real. Welcoming home a new dog or cat is a very cute but very crazy time. Thankfully, we’re here to help with a nifty new pet parent to-do list.

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How to Train a Dog Not to Jump

The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for getting a hyped-up dog to chill out.

Cat waiting by a window, home alone.
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How Long Can Cats Be Left Alone?

Believe it or not, they miss you when you’re gone.

Dog on leash running in a field without foxtails
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Why Foxtails Are So Dangerous for Your Dog

Late spring is prime time for these blades of grass that pose a serious risk to your pup.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Health & Nutrition

A pampered dog sitting beside its owner in the city park.
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A Historic Amount of Cicadas Are Descending on the U.S.—How Will It Affect Dogs?

Everything pet parents should know about keeping their pups safe and stress-free during this rare event. 

Kitten eating dry food from a bowl.
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Can a Kitten Eat Dry Food?

And when can they have it?

And when can they have it?

Mother dog and her puppy.
health

When Can a Puppy Leave Their Mom?

Of course, you’re their parent, too. But they need their biological mom for as long as possible.

Of course, you’re their parent, too. But they need their biological mom for as long as possible.

Behavior & Training

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How to Use Dog Treats For Training

Here’s your guide to how treats can help as your new pup is learning all the things.

Bengal cat with a calculator, bills and coins on the background of the room.
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Kittens Are Smarter Than Puppies, Study Says—And Really Good at Math

They aren’t exactly CPAs, but they can probably tell you which piggy bank has more coins in it.

They aren’t exactly CPAs, but they can probably tell you which piggy bank has more coins in it.

Golden retriever puppy upside down playing with a mans hands and attempting to play bite.
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How to Train a Puppy Not to Bite

Those little razor teeth are no fun.

Those little razor teeth are no fun.

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FYI, Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health

This Mental Health Awareness Month, experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support.

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So, go ahead and get that lavender-scented candle.

Woman holding her frenchie dog on her lap.
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French Bulldogs Are Flooding Shelters—What to Know Before Adopting One

One Florida rescue reports a recent intake of over 150 Frenchies thanks, in large part, due to irresponsible breeders.

One Florida rescue reports a recent intake of over 150 Frenchies thanks, in large part, due to irresponsible breeders.

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12 FurryFolks Dog Toys and Accessories That’ll Tickle Your Funny Bone

This brand knows the best pups (and their parents) have a sense of humor.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are celebrating their love for their furry friends with their first joint business venture: a pet food brand called Kismet.
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It’s Kismet: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Launch a Lifestyle Pets Brand

The parents of four dogs put their in-home “focus group” to good use on this collab with the Street Vet.

The parents of four dogs put their in-home “focus group” to good use on this collab with the Street Vet.

A woman in beige overalls a striped shirt and a straw hat, smiling, with her arm around her black dog sitting in the grass on a green hill.
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5 of the Best Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments for Dogs in 2024

Treatments to ward off transmission this spring and summer.

Treatments to ward off transmission this spring and summer.

Animal Welfare

The Animal Welfare Act is meant to protect over a million animals housed in puppy mills, roadside zoos and research facilities across the U.S.
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Congress Orders the Department of Veteran Affairs to Stop Testing on Cats and Dogs

Under new legislation, all experiments on dogs, cats, and primates must end by 2026.

Woman holding two young kittens.
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Why Kitten Season Is Getting Longer and More Intense Every Year

And what you can do to help.

Woman petting dog in shelter through the bars.
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Los Angeles Bans New Breeding Permits Due to Shelter Overcrowding

Local lawmakers think breeding has gotten out of control.

New Dog Training 101

Look, new dogs are cute. But they’re also little alien monsters who have descended to destroy our furniture and our sleep. Still, we love them. Luckily, this program covers all the basics, from potty training to proper socialization—all through positive reinforcement. Time to stock up on treats!

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