Dog and Cat Care Articles

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Managing Joint Pain & Arthritis in Dogs

Dog joint pain is common but manageable. This article explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of dog joint pain, plus how weight management, nutrition, and early care can support lifelong joint health.

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Choosing the Best Kitten Food

Learn how to choose the best kitten food, why kittens need unique nutrition, types of kitten food, what to avoid and kitten-feeding tips.

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How to Choose Healthy Cat Food

Learn how to choose healthy cat food with expert tips on cat nutrition, ingredients, and life stage needs. Discover what makes a nutritious cat food.

Great Dane

A guide to the Great Dane dog breed, including Great Dane nutrition, Great Dane characteristics and Great Dane health.

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Types of Dog Food: Wet, Dry and Fresh Feeding Options

Confused by dog food options? Learn the differences between wet, dry, and fresh foods and how to choose what works best for your dog.

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Cat Nutrition vs. Cat Supplements: What Cat Parents Need To Know

Cat nutrition comes first: understand cat nutrition requirements, when cat supplements help, and which cat vitamins and minerals support lifelong health.

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Are Supplements Part of Complete and Balanced Dog Nutrition?

Learn the basics of dog nutrition, types of dog supplements and when they can be helpful or harmful.

How to Choose the Best Puppy Food

Learn to navigate the puppy dog food aisle with our guide to choosing the best puppy food. Learn to evaluate for high-quality, complete and balanced nutrition, proven for growth, breed size, and overall science-backed nutrition over flashy fads.

Can Dogs Eat Eggs?

Are eggs healthy for dogs? We'll tell you how to safely feed eggs to your dog and when eggs may not be a good choice.

Black and Tan Coonhound

Learn about the black and tan coonhound’s history, personality and care. Discover how to keep this loyal, musical hound healthy and happy with expert veterinary insight from Hill's Pet US.

Briard

Learn about the Briard’s history, personality and care. Discover how to keep this intelligent French herding dog happy, healthy and looking magnificent with expert insight from Hill's Pet US.

Borzoi

Discover the elegant Borzoi dog breed. Learn about their temperament, care, grooming, health and what makes these graceful sighthounds such loyal companions.