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A dog playing on a beach

Surf's Up, Pups

Grab the leash and sunscreen—here’s everything you need to know for a dog-friendly beach adventure.

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Safe in the Sun

Keep your pet safe from summer hazards all season long.

Dog Sunscreen
Yep, Your Dog Needs to Wear Sunscreen, Too
cat drinking water from a bowl
How To Get a Cat To Drink Water
should i shave my dog in summer: dog and hand holding shears against pink background
Should I Shave My Dog in the Summer?
overheating in cats: cat cooling off in front of fan
Is Your Cat Overheating? 11 Signs of Heat Exhaustion in Cats

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Dog

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Can Dogs Eat Dandelions?
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Shiba Inu vs. Akita: Which Japanese Dog Is Best for You?
why do dogs bark: dog barking outside
Why Do Dogs Bark?
A woman training her dog to keep off the couch
How To Keep Your Dog Off the Couch

Cat

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A woman bottle feeding a kitten
Bottle-Feeding Kittens: Essential Tips for New Pet Parents
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What Can I Give My Cat for Allergies?
A bored gray-striped cat lies at the edge of a wooden table.
Do You Have a Bored Cat?
why do cats chirp at birds - cat chattering
Why Do Cats Chirp at Birds? Is This Normal?

Horse

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The Ultimate Horse Shampoo and Conditioner Guide
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10 Fun Facts About Horses
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How Much Weight Can a Horse Carry?
can horses eat watermelon: woman feeding watermelon to horse
Can Horses Eat Watermelon?

Small Pet

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Blueberries?
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Why Is My Hamster Trying To Escape? 6 Reasons Why and How To Prevent a Hamster Escape
rat toys; a rat peeks out of their hideout.
Rat Toys: Best Toys for Rats and Why They’re Important for Rat Enrichment
how much do ferrets cost; a ferret is cuddled by his loving pet parent.
How Much Do Ferrets Cost?

Bird

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Best Bird Toys for Every Type of Feathered Friend
green parrot sitting on a woman's shoulder; the bird is being pet
How To Pet a Bird the Right Way
A budgie tilting their head
Bird Body Language 101: Find Out What Your Pet Bird Is Trying to Tell You
Photo of a pet bird
Do Birds Need Vaccines?

Fish

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Top 7 Most Popular Captive Bred Marine Fish
Sponge filter for fish tank setup
When To Use Sponge Filters for Fish Tanks
Six gold and black fish swimming in cloudy blue water
Why Is My Fish Tank Cloudy?
blue and red betta fish swimming
5 Fascinating Betta Fish Facts

Reptile & Amphibian

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How Long Do Snakes Live? Tips to Improve Your Pet Snake’s Lifespan
a lizard doing a push up
Why Do Lizards Do Push-Ups?
can bearded dragons eat strawberries: bearded dragon with fruit and lettuce treat
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Strawberries?
Blue-spotted Salamander
What Do Salamanders Eat? Your Guide To Feeding a Pet Salamander

Wildlife

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a red cardinal sits on a bird feeder. learn about the best bird feeders.
The Best Bird Feeders (And Feed!) for Different Species
a squirrel sitting on a wooden fence railing eating a nut
What Do Squirrels Eat?
a migratory bird, a black and orange male Baltimore oriole, sitting on a tree branch
Why Do Birds Migrate, and When? What To Know About Bird Migration
Photo of a duck swimming on a pond
How To Build a Pond for Ducks

Farm Animal

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The Best Backyard Chicken Breeds
can chickens eat grapes: chickens staring at grapes
Can Chickens Eat Grapes?
can chickens eat bananas: chickens in garden carrying banana
Can Chickens Eat Bananas?
can chickens eat strawberries: chicken eating strawberry
Can Chickens Eat Strawberries?