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The Deal With Dogs Who Will Only Squat to Pee

Contrary to popular belief, males may squat to relieve themselves, and females may choose to lift a leg.

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What's the Deal With ... Cats and Milk

After they stop nursing, cats’ bodies are less equipped to handle the high-calorie, lactose-heavy white stuff. Safer things you can feed your feline ›

What's the Deal With ... Cats and Dogs Who Have No Hair?

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Two veterinary experts shed light on how tough paw pads help our cats and dogs with balance and stability. What you can do to prevent injuries ›

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The loud, repeated snorting characteristic of backward sneezing removes irritants from the back of your dog's nose. Why it’s usually normal ›

What's the Deal With... Retractable Claws?

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What's the Deal With... Tails?

For the most part, our feline and canine friends wag, thump and twitch their tails as a way to communicate. How it helps your pup swim ›

What's the Deal With... Whiskers?

Our pets use these thick and rigid hairs to communicate their moods and sense objects close to their face. Unexpected places where whiskers grow ›

What's the Deal With... Anal Sacs?

If your pet is letting off a foul, musky odor, her glands could be telling you something about her stress levels. How to tell if there’s a problem ›

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