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  • A shaggy white dog with its tongue hanging out.

    National Pet Day: When It Is and How to Participate

    Family & Life March 15, 2025

    It’s hard to beat the unconditional love we get from our pets. National Pet Day is a chance to go the extra mile and show them how important they are. When is National Pet Day? Your pets might already be the focus of your everyday life, but on National Pet Day, April 11, we’re encouraged...

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    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

    Family & Life February 22, 2023

    Moving to a new home can be stressful, especially for your pet. Check out these helpful tips for moving with pets.

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    How to Negotiate a Pet with Your Landlord

    Home September 28, 2022

    If you’ve worried about finding quality housing that will welcome your pet, you’re in good company. Navigating a tight rental market can be especially frustrating for pet owners. However, it is possible to negotiate your pet with your landlord whether you’ve found a home you would like to rent or are hoping to bring a...

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    5 Low Maintenance Exotic Pets

    Family & Life October 11, 2021

    The phrase “exotic pets” brings up a plethora of associations, many of them negative. Illegally sourced monkeys, baby tigers, Burmese pythons let loose in the Everglades, these are just a few of the headlines that come to mind. But the truth is that these are just the most publicized examples of exotic pets. There are...

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    How to Prevent Your Pet from Overheating & Other Summer Safety Tips

    Pets October 14, 2019

    Do you know how to keep your pet safe when the weather heats up? Like most people, you’re likely careful to never leave pets in vehicles when it’s hot outside. But there’s more to know when it comes to keeping pets cool, comfortable, and out of danger. From vet visits to insurance coverage, it’s smart...

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    Can Dogs Eat Turkey? Pet Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner

    Pets August 14, 2019

    On Thanksgiving Day, almost everyone with a dog or cat is faced with pets begging for what the two-legged family is eating. But can dogs have turkey? It depends. “Around this time of year, I’m asked if turkey is bad for dogs and cats, and for the most part, turkey is safe for these pets,”...

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    How to Make a Disaster Plan for Pets

    Pets June 26, 2019

    As climate changes continue on a global scale, the world is experiencing more natural disasters than ever before. In 2017, the U.S. experienced a historic year of weather and climate disasters. Experts predict that this pattern will continue and even get worse.[1] Part of being ready for a disaster means having an evacuation and preparedness...

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    Car Carpet Cleaning – A Quick Guide

    Maintenance February 6, 2018

    Knowing how to clean the carpet in your car can help keep your car looking and smelling good for years. Whether you’re looking to sell your car or simply enjoy it more, keeping it clean is an important step. Here are three key steps in cleaning and maintaining your car’s carpet. 1. Prepare the interior...

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    The Purrfect Holiday Gifts for Pet Lovers

    Pets November 20, 2017

    Everyone has that someone on their holiday gift list: The person who’s head-over-heels in love with their pet. Whether it’s their dog, cat or bird, our gift guide will help make holiday shopping for your pet-lover friends easier. Unique gifts for the dog lover See how your dog views the world Gift: Dognition Price: $79...

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    Pet-Friendly Airlines: Which One Fits Your Needs?

    Pets December 16, 2014

    For pet owners who want to fly with their animals, searching airlines’ policies and restrictions may seem daunting. To make the chore easier, check out the following chart as well as the kennel and location restrictions below to find a pet airline that meets the needs of you and your pet.  Airline pet policy   Cabin,...

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  • A woman petting a dog while both are sitting on the couch.

    5 Extravagant Ways to Pamper Your Pet

    Pets April 27, 2014

    Today is national Pet Parent’s Day®, the only official day celebrating pet caregivers. You spend all year spoiling your pets and spending lavishly on them, so why not use this today as an excuse to go over the top?

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    Tips for Road Trips with a Dog

    Pets September 13, 2022

    If you’ve ever considered bringing your dog on vacation, you probably know that flying with a pet can be difficult due to airline restrictions. When you hit the road with your pup by your side, you have much more flexibility and freedom for the furriest member of your family on the way to your final...

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    20 Foods Poisonous to Dogs and Cats

    Pets November 16, 2020

    Certain foods that are good for humans can be dangerous and even toxic to pets – leading to a variety of health problems. Protect your dog or cat by not letting them get their paws on these dangerous foods.  Print out this handy PDF to hang on your fridge as a reminder of what foods are...

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    5 Symptoms & Signs of Cancer in Dogs

    Pets July 31, 2019

    “Cancer” is the word every dog-lover dreads, and for good reason. Skin cancer, bone cancer, and internal cancers claim the lives of many dogs. But if you know the symptoms of cancer in dogs, you can help to catch canine cancer early, giving your pet the best chance for treatment to extend life, and possibly...

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    TV Ads Show Fans the Many Sides of Dale Jr. [Video]

    NASCAR February 17, 2016

    Racing fans know Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a natural-born race car driver with a persona that’s larger than life. But as you’re about to learn in a new series of commercials for Nationwide, there’s much more to the man than his innate racing talent. Dale Jr. isn’t just sponsored by Nationwide; he has also been...

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