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Summer’s here—make sure your pet stays comfortable and active, even on the hottest days. Visit your neighborhood pet store for these top picks: Pet-Safe Cooling Vests & Bandanas Lightweight vests and bandanas that you soak in water for hours of evaporative cooling—perfect for backyard play or neighborhood walks. Elevated Cooling Beds Allow air to circulate beneath, reducing heat buildup. Choose from portable, foldable frames or durable outdoor models. Non-Toxic Cooling Mats No refrigeration required: these mats activate on contact and provide instant relief. Available in multiple sizes for cats or dogs. Summer-Friendly Toys Ice-cube-compatible treat dispensers, floating fetch toys for...

Summer is the perfect time to spend more time outdoors with your pets. Whether you have a large backyard or a small outdoor area, creating a pet-friendly space can help keep your furry companions active, comfortable, and safe all season long. With a few thoughtful updates, your yard can become a fun retreat where pets can play, relax, and explore right alongside the family. Start with Safety First Before turning your backyard into a pet paradise, take a quick look around for potential hazards. Check fences and gates for gaps, loose boards, or openings where curious pets might escape. It’s...

It’s the perfect time to show your furry, feathered, or scaly friend just how much you appreciate them. Whether you’re looking to treat your pet or support a local shelter, here are five fun and meaningful ways to celebrate National Pet Month. 1. Treat Them to Something New A new toy, a cozy bed, or a tasty snack can go a long way in showing your love. Shop our favorites: Enrichment toys Gourmet treats Plush beds or scratchers 2. Plan a Pet Date Take your dog on a new hiking trail, schedule a cat spa day at home, or set...

It is normal for puppies to mouth, chew, gnaw and bite everything they come across – a dog's mouth is sensitive and young puppies are simply investigating their world. As their jaws grow stronger and their teeth mature, however, simple bites can start causing damage and may be painful, and it is wise for dog owners to teach their puppies not to bite from an early age. Puppies normally learn to control their bite pressure from their mothers and littermates, but it is easy for human owners to simulate those lessons and teach puppies proper behavior. Take a Time Out...

Dogs can be cute, heart-breaking and irresistible when they whine, paw, bark or otherwise beg for a treat during dinnertime, but begging behavior isn't desirable. By understanding what begging is and isn't, dog owners don't need to feel bad about taking steps to stop their dog from begging. What Begging Is and Isn't Dogs beg in different ways, from whining and barking to gently pawing at your hand or leg, crouching near the table, staring or otherwise desperately seeking attention in the hopes of being rewarded with a treat. Many dog owners assume that a begging dog is a hungry...