The stories shaping pet life now.
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What APPA’s 2026 industry update says, and a practical way to review repeat costs before your next pet purchase.
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Recent recalls have involved foreign material, harmful bacteria, vitamin deficiencies and formulation variability. Here is how to check a lot, preserve evidence…
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Pet Industry Hits $158B — And 5 Trends Reshaping How We Care for Our Companions The bond between humans and their pets…
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About three years ago, I first strapped a GPS collar on my Labrador, Max. I thought it was a gimmick—something for tech…
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In 2023, I noticed something alarming at my local pet store. The 30-pound bag of premium dog food that had been $58…
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When my cat, Luna, needed emergency surgery for a swallowed hair tie in 2021, the bill was $4,200. I didn't have pet…
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I remember the moment I realized my dogs were environmental disasters. I was standing in my garage, staring at a year's worth…
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When I first saw Drew Barrymore's dog food brand on a Target shelf, I rolled my eyes. Another celebrity cashing in on…
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