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A pet owner's worst nightmare.

Losing an animal is a stressful situation, but it’s important to stay calm, act fast, and prepare a comprehensive plan of action. Here are nine things you should do if your pet ever goes missing. 

Alexia Kontolemos
The dog days of summer don’t actually have anything to do with this dog.

The dog days of summer don’t actually have much to do with dogs. Instead, they relate to Sirius, otherwise known as the Dog Star.

Sam Hindman




“Shoot, did that plant have leaves of three?”

Dogs can potentially have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, and they can also transmit the irritating oils to people. Here's what to do if you pet encounters the plant.

Sam Hindman




“Wake up, human!”

There are a few reason why your cat might be meowing late at night—we asked an expert how to stop the behavior.

Alexia Kontolemos
Just because Garfield devours it doesn't mean this kitty should.

Garfield isn’t exactly the best litmus test when it comes to determining whether or not lasagna is safe for cats to eat.

Chason Gordon












Which is which?

Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.

Michele Debczak