While cats are more often associated with magic, that doesn’t mean you can’t teach your old dog some new tricks. One woman, in fact, has replaced all the standard Muggle commands with spells from Harry Potter.
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Nov 18
Dog Lovers Will Want to Fetch, I Mean, Catch This New Netflix Series
We’re already stocking up on Kleenex. A new Netflix docuseries is heading to your television with six incredible stories about (wo)man’s best friend. “Dogs,” co-produced by Glen Zipper and Amy Berg, follows six individual stories “celebrating the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged friends,” Variety reports.
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Oct 18
This Treat-Dispensing Mobile Camera Follows Your Pets Around Like a Personal Videographer
Move over, Roomba. There’s a new way to terrorize, I mean, follow your furry friend’s every move when you’re not home. It’s the world’s first mobile pet camera—complete with a built-in treat dispenser.
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May 18
Here's Why You Shouldn't Include Your Pet in Your Home's Listing Photos
Consider your pet a member of your family? You’re not alone: According to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, 68% of U.S. households own a pet. But if you’re selling your home, your favorite part of coming home could be preventing you from getting it off the market as quickly as possible. Though it might seem silly, just seeing your friendly Fido in the listing might be a huge-turn off for some buyers. “As you prep your home to sell, your mission is to attract the widest pool of qualified buyers,” says realtor Dana Bull. “While some of your prospects may be pet people, I can guarantee that a good number of them are not.” And while you might be aghast that someone might not love your dog as much as you do, here’s what some potential buyers might actually be thinking when they see Fido in your listing photos.
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Mar 18
7 Common Houseplants That Can Make Your Pets Quite Sick
We love the touch of life and greenery that plants add to our homes. But mixing house plants with pets can be lethal. Sometimes toxic plants are naturally repulsive to animals (they taste extremely bitter, for instance), and some pets aren’t inclined to chew plants, so we tend not to worry. However, every pet parent should know which plants are harmful to their animals so they can make the personal choice to simply never have them around, or to watch vigilantly to make sure their animals don’t start chewing them.
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Dec 17
Here's How to Protect Your Pets During Cold Weather
Many places in the United States are facing an extreme cold front this week, with temperatures much chillier than normal for early in the winter season. While that might means you need to bundle up a bit more for New Year’s Eve festivities, don’t forget about your four legged family members. Here are a few ways that you can protect pets from the cold.
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Dec 17
If Your Cat Could Write a Wish List, Here's What Would Be On It
The holiday season is a time when people gather with friends and family, exchanging gifts and celebrating with loved ones. And when you’re a pet owner, that totally extends to your furry friends, too. If you have that all-too-familiar urge to spoil your cat this year, we’ve got you covered.
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Dec 17
How To Remove Pet Hair From Furniture, Floors and More
If you have cats or dogs (or both!), I hope for your sake you’ve got a leather sofa, because we all know that pet hair clings to stuff tighter than a squirrel with a nut in the dead of winter. Alas, leather furniture is expensive, so most of us are left on our hands and knees, with a roll of tape, going over every inch of each surface, and praying that — JUST THIS ONCE — we get it all. Here are a few tips and alternatives to preserve your sanity.
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Nov 17
New Show 'Animal Cribs' Tackles Over The Top Renovations For Your Pets
Renovation shows are having a moment, and yet with all the options past and present, there hasn’t been one totally dedicated to one very important part of the family: animals. Thankfully, Animal Planet is on it, and a familiar face is taking on these extreme home makeovers (pet edition).
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Oct 17
4 Things No One Warned Me About Before I Adopted a Dog
“Are you going to take it on walks? Are you going to have time for it? Can you afford it?” There were a lot of things my friends warned me about before I adopted the painfully adorable dog above (my mom also shared many of her concerns). But even with my friends’ advice and nearly a decade of pet sitting experience under my belt, I was surprised by a few unexpected things after bringing Stanley home from the LA-SPCA.
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