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Are Dog Parks Safe?

Pet-friendly destinations are a big part of Raleigh, NC’s charm. From Millbrook Exchange to Dorothea Dix Park, you’ll find fenced-in fields where dogs can run, romp, and make friends...

Posted: October 31, 2025

    My Dog Ate Dental Floss: What to Do

    It’s easy to overlook a piece of dental floss that has gone missing from your bathroom trash. Many pet parents who carefully dispose of chicken bones, lock away household chemicals, and keep...

    Posted: April 15, 2025

      How to Tell if Your Dog or Cat Is Going Deaf

      Dogs and cats are masters of adaptation — for this reason, deafness isn’t always immediately obvious to pet parents. If your pet seems a bit out of sorts or unaware of their...

      Posted: February 28, 2025

        Why Does My Cat Follow Me Around?

        If you are the pet parent of a “Velcro cat,” you already know that felines don’t always live up to their fiercely independent reputation. When your cat follows you from room to room...

        Posted: November 30, 2024

          Know the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs

          For dog parents, summertime means long walks and afternoons at the park. It also means high temperatures, hot sidewalks, and a unique set of safety considerations. When the weather is hot,...

          Posted: July 15, 2024

            Is it Safe for Dogs to Eat Cat Food?

            You may consider yourself more of a “cat person” or a “dog person” but it turns out that many of us are both. 17% of American households have both dogs and cats, proving that...

            Posted: June 30, 2024

              Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?

              It’s a battle familiar to many people who share their home with both cats and dogs. Despite being generally well-mannered (and certainly well-fed), many dogs can’t resist the urge to...

              Posted: May 15, 2024

                4 Tips for Reducing Hairballs

                Cat owners know that otherworldly retching sound all too well. Most felines will experience a buildup of fur in their stomachs from time to time, and when it doesn’t pass through their...

                Posted: April 15, 2024