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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Dogs’ paws go everywhere—city streets, muddy paths, garden beds . . . and maybe your bed. If you, like us, have given up keeping your favorite TV buddy off the furniture, paw wipes can be a good investment. A quick wipe keeps your dog from tracking dirt

A woman heard strange wailing coming from her neighbor’s yard. She had no idea what was going on. She went over to his door and knocked on it. The gentleman was in a state of shock. When she discovered a litter of pups less than 24 hours old in his backyard, his dog was out

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. The term “shower thoughts” takes on a whole new meaning when you consider the Aquapaw. Invented by dog lovers and made famous by television show Shark Tank in 2019, the Aquapaw Pet Bathing Tool is a handheld spray and scrubbing device that attaches to a shower or

The Massachusetts Department of Health recently recalled several dog treat flavors due to Salmonella. At least three people got very sick after handling the treats. More humans and dogs can get ill if families don’t properly dispose of the infected products. These treats are manufactured and sold in Massachusetts. So, if you recently purchased pet

To many Americans, “the big game” refers to the Super Bowl played between the year’s winningest football teams. For a lot of us though, the real event is the one that precedes it on TV: The Puppy Bowl! On Sunday, Feb. 13, Puppy Bowl XVIII kicked off on Animal Planet and Discovery+. As usual, Team

After two months of loving care with a British Columbia rescue group, a “lost cause” feral cat was transformed into a roly-poly puff who is now living his best life indoors. Moggy was sick and in need of eye surgery when he came into the care of Tiny Kittens, a feral cat rescue in Langley,

Some dogs get adopted immediately when they arrive at a shelter, but others need to be a little more patient. A mixed breed named Luke has been waiting for his forever home for over 200 days, and he’s getting impatient. So, staff members threw him a Valentine’s Day adoption event in hopes that someone would

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Having a dog is the best—you don’t have to tell us twice here at Rover. Nothing beats wagging tails, sunny walks, belly rubs, and couch buddies. But as every pet parent knows, there’s also a lot of worry involved. Dogs

The world-famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race starts on March 5, and teams spend as much time as they can training for the 1,000-mile race beforehand. Just a few weeks prior to the big event, musher Bridgett Watkins and her dogs were on a 52 mile training run when the sled team crossed the path

A Rochester man was desperate to find his Havanese puppy, Benny after his car was stolen with little Benny inside. Eric Berg had just run inside a restaurant to pick up food. Within seconds, his car and his adorable little fluff ball were taken. “I don’t want to get anyone in trouble. Honestly, I don’t

Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. If you notice your cat panting like a dog after chasing her favorite toy, there’s probably nothing to worry about and her breathing should return to normal after a short break. If the panting continues or doesn’t follow a burst of exertion, that’s a sign to consult your

When his English Springer Spaniel Daisy was stolen from his Kent home in 2020, Francis Briley thought he would never see her again. Daisy’s microchip details had never been registered, which made the odds of recovering her much more difficult. Eighteen months later, a woman saw a stray dog wandering in Bracknell, seventy miles away

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet insurance is a good idea for a lot of pets, but choosing a plan and customizing it to your financial needs can be a headache. One of the stumbling blocks many pet parents run into is pet wellness insurance:

In the wake of an official court ruling in Norway banning the breeding of two popular dog breeds, English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, many implications are being discussed. This ban, which cites health concerns common in these breeds, has experts feeling torn. Salon consulted some experts in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal

Joint pain can make your furry friend quick to slow down, even when they should have a long, healthy life ahead of them. Seeing your dog suffer is heartbreaking, especially since dogs can’t tell us what’s wrong. Most canines can benefit from extra joint support, which can be found in ingredients like chondroitin for dogs.

Cats are intelligent, quirky, lovable, and mysterious. They are also wild-minded animals whose evolution into their current cuddle buddy status was marked by their choice to domesticate themselves to us. Among the most fascinating things about cats is their propensity for puzzling (for lack of a better word) behavior. While they can be mellow as

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Just like their human companions, if dogs are cooped up in their homes for too long due to bad weather outside, they can get a little antsy. But finding rainy-day dog activities to burn off your canine’s relentless energy can seem like an impossible quest. I recently

Being in a crowded shelter can really take a toll on a dog. That’s why a pup named Remy stationed at a high-kill shelter was labeled “fearful” and “a biter.” Shortly before this seemingly un-adoptable dog was set to be euthanized, he went home with a foster family: Lisa and her daughter Aubrey. Lucky for