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Dog sniffing puzzle toy

Are Puzzle Toys Really Good for Dogs? What the Science Tells Us

Puzzle toys are wildly popular—but are they good for dogs? We break down the science…

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Dog watches bumble bee flying in front of nose

What To Do When Your Dog Is Stung by a Bee

Learn how to identify the symptoms of a bee sting, treatments you can do at…

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Miniature goldendoodle with toy enjoying a small splash pool on a hot summer day

The 10 Best Frozen Dog Toys for Cooling Down a Hot Pup

Keep your pup cool with a frozen dog toy. We've rounded up some of the…

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Do Frozen Dog Toys Really Help Teething Puppies and Hot Dogs?

Frozen dog toys are popular picks for teething puppies and hot summer dogs—but do they…

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Dog in red canoe, wearing life jacket

Do All Dogs Need to Wear a Life Jacket When They Swim?

Dog life jackets are popular with pet parents, but it can be hard to know…

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A yellow labrador retriever dog is swimming in a pool with a toy in his mouth

Do Dogs Need Water Toys? They’re More Important Than You Might Think

Dog water toys are fun, but do they provide any real benefit, especially over regular…

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Three small dogs on a float in a pool

The Best Dog Floaties for Summer Swimming

Some dogs love to float—so we've rounded up six of the top-rated dog floaties and…

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Dog leaps off pool float

Testing a Dog Pool Float: Does the SwimWays Raft for Pups Hold Up?

On a quest to find the perfect pool float for dogs, we recently tested the…

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Black lab swims in red Ruffwear life jacket

Kurgo Versus Ruffwear: Which Dog Life Jacket Is Better?

We compared the Kurgo and Ruffwear dog life jackets to find out which of these…

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Golden Retriever puppy chewing on rope toy

The 10 Best Dog Rope Toys for Fetch, Tug of War, and Dental Hygiene

From soft rope toys to heavy-duty knotted and flossing types, these are our top picks…

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dog eating treat on grassy lawn

Can Calming Treats Like Purina ProPlan Calming Care Help an Anxious Dog?

Can dog calming treats help soothe an anxious dog? We tested Purina ProPlan Calming Care…

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closeup of chubby kitty; cat foods for weight loss can help

The 13 Best Cat Foods for Weight Loss and Kitty Fitness

Obesity affects more than 40% of cats and can have devastating health impacts. Cat food…

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