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From cats to rats: Best companion pets to love this holiday season - Cat and dog snuggling with their owner by the Christmas tree

Lifestyle · New pet

From cats to rats: Best companion pets to love this holiday season

Charlie Brown has Snoopy. Calvin has Hobbes. Harry has Hedwig. And you? Many of us feel incomplete without an animal companion. And the benefits of having one can be significant: they can help you live longer, decrease cholesterol, manage depression, and even improve social-emotional skills in children. They’re also just plain fun.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 14, 2022

11 min read

Pet-friendly airlines with in-cabin accommodations (US and beyond) - A dog in a suitcase with a toy plane and Santa hat

Lifestyle · Travel

Pet-friendly airlines with in-cabin accommodations (US and beyond)

Air travel is sometimes necessary for one reason or another, all the more so around the holidays. Some enjoy it; some would rather stay grounded. Air travel is always more stressful if you have to leave your furry friend behind. You may try to bring them along only to encounter the insistence that pets must ride in cargo. While most pets flown in cargo are fine, there's always a risk of excessively hot or cold temperatures, poor ventilation and/or rough handling...

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

15 min read

From chasing to chewing: interactive puppy toys to keep them entertained - Golden retriever with chew toy

Lifestyle · Gifts

From chasing to chewing: interactive puppy toys to keep them entertained

Whether your puppy was a Christmas surprise or the long-planned culmination of the adoption process, by now you’re probably feeling that your family is one cold nose closer to being complete.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 31, 2022

10 min read

Pee-free zone: how to stop your dog from peeing in the house - Dog with pee puddle on the floor

Lifestyle

Pee-free zone: how to stop your dog from peeing in the house

Adopting a pooch as a Christmas present? They’re a gift that will keep on giving, until they learn better. Getting a dog to stop peeing in the house can be frustrating. In fact, it can be a full-time job. You need to keep a sharp eye on Fido, always on the lookout for signs and triggers.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 30, 2022

10 min read

Why cats bite and how to stop them - Biting cat

Lifestyle

Why cats bite and how to stop them

We love our cats—even when they make it hard to do so. Sure, some cats are straight-up love fluffs, or at least disinterested window ornaments with a fixation on the bird in the oak tree. But you may find the kitty you picked out at the shelter turned into a tiger once you got them home. From little bitty nips to full-on chomps, cats of all kinds will occasionally bite their owners. Sometimes cat bites occur rather frequently. And that may have you wondering: why do cats bite their owners?

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 28, 2022

11 min read

Pet boarding during the holidays: everything you need to know - Dog with suitcase

Lifestyle

Pet boarding during the holidays: everything you need to know

These days, the traditional 12 Days of Christmas stretch from the day after Halloween until the schnapps runs out sometime just before President’s Day. Depending on how you do things, that means a lot of family time—a lot of travel, even.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 28, 2022

14 min read

From beagles to mutts: 10 best dogs for cat homes - Dog and cat on a bench

Lifestyle

From beagles to mutts: 10 best dogs for cat homes

There is likely some truth to the dog person/cat person binary. But there are plenty who love both, and want to make a loving interspecies home. If you are hoping to bring a dog into a home with a cat already in it, keep in mind that it takes some planning.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 28, 2022

7 min read

How to protect your pets from coyotes - Coyote standing in long grass

Wellness

How to protect your pets from coyotes

Coyotes are venturing more and more into urban areas as their wildlife habitats are shrinking. Learn how to keep your pet safe from a close encounter with a coyote.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 26, 2022

6 min read

What kind of grooming does your dog need? - Pomeranian in pink towel being brushed

Wellness

What kind of grooming does your dog need?

Cutting, trimming, clipping, shaving, plucking, stripping, de-matting: decode grooming methods for your dog and find out how often they should visit the groomer.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 26, 2022

8 min read

How to safely include your pet in all holiday traditions - Kitty sleeping on bed beside open suitcase

Wellness

How to safely include your pet in all holiday traditions

Holidays with family and friends can be both fun and stressful. Follow these holiday safety tips to include your pets in the festivities.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 26, 2022

11 min read

Ticks and your cat - Calico cat outdoors

Wellness

Ticks and your cat

Even though ticks don’t pose much of a threat to indoor cats, it’s still important to understand the risks they do present. If a tick bite occurs, keep your pet safe by knowing what to do about it.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 26, 2022

9 min read

Debunking the myths around black cats and Halloween - Black cat pawing at owner's finger

Lifestyle

Debunking the myths around black cats and Halloween

Meet a few of the obsidian kitties with pet parents on the Vetster team while learning the facts about black cats this Halloween season.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 25, 2022

3 min read

How a gaggle of New York strangers came together to save a struggling Canadian Goose in Central Park - Canada goose resting

Lifestyle

How a gaggle of New York strangers came together to save a struggling Canadian Goose in Central Park

One day when walking in Central Park, a group of strangers stumbled upon an adorable Canadian Goose who was trapped on a running path, and unable to take flight.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 24, 2022

3 min read

How often should you schedule vet appointments for your cat? - Tabby cat at the vet

Wellness

How often should you schedule vet appointments for your cat?

Taking your cat to regular vet appointments is important to its health. Find out how often you should take a healthy cat to the vet and when to take them more often.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 21, 2022

7 min read

Pets & household hazards - Pet cuddling with owner

Wellness

Pets & household hazards

Many unsuspecting household items can be dangerous, even fatal, for your pet. Have a good understanding to make your home as welcoming for your pet as it is for you!

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 21, 2022

7 min read

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