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Raw vs. Boiled Carrots for Dogs: Which Is Better, and How Many Cubes a Day for Eye Health?
Whether to feed dogs raw or boiled carrots, how they relate to eye health, and the right daily amount.
Anchovy Treats for Cats: Why Human-Grade Dried Anchovies Are Off-Limits, and How to Pick the Right Ones
Why the anchovies sold for human snacking are risky for cats, and 3 things to check when choosing pet-safe anchovy treats.
How Long Should a Puppy Stay in a Playpen? 3 Signs It's Time to Expand to the Living Room
When to end playpen life for your puppy and open up the living room, based on 3 clear signs, plus how to expand the space step by step.
3 Ways to Comfort a Dog Trembling from Thunder or Fireworks
3 comforting actions to take when your dog trembles at thunder or fireworks, plus reactions you should avoid.
A Sudden Soft Lump on Your Dog: 3 Self-Checks for Lipoma vs. Malignant Tumor
3 self-palpation checks to help tell whether a sudden soft lump on your dog is a benign lipoma or a possible malignant tumor.
Bald Patches Around a Cat's Eyes: 3 Food Allergy Causes to Suspect
3 food allergy causes behind bald, exposed-skin patches around a cat's eyes.
3 Causes of Jelly-Like Mucus in Dog Stool and Signs of Colitis
3 causes of mucus-covered, jelly-like stool in dogs and the signs that suggest colitis.
Dog Hopping on One Leg: The 4 Grades of Patella Luxation
The 4 grades of patella luxation behind a dog's hopping, skip-a-step gait on one hind leg.
3 No-Go Spots Cats Hate Being Touched, and the Magic Spots for Purring
The 3 taboo spots most cats hate being touched, and the go-to spots that trigger purring instead.