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Financial planner Rich Arzaga never expected to spend so much money on his 11-year-old, Leo. Especially since Leo isn’t his son, but a flat-coated retriever. A recent medical battle for Leo led to two different hospitalizations, adding up to a total of $20,000. That’s a lot of money for a furry friend well into his

Protein-maxxing has taken over grocery store aisles, social media feeds and any conversation where someone mentions nutrition. The trend, which the American Medical Association (AMA) describes as a focus on maximizing dietary protein intake to support goals like metabolism, weight management and muscle growth, reflects a broader focus on getting more from the foods people

  Fresh dog food is exactly what it sounds like—real, whole food made with ingredients you can recognize. Think human-grade meats, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats that are gently cooked to preserve nutrients and flavor. Unlike highly processed kibble that’s packed with fillers and by-products, fresh dog food focuses on quality and transparency. Look for

  Switching to fresh dog food means giving your pup better ingredients and better nutrition, but it also means handling their food more like you handle your own. That starts with knowing exactly how long fresh dog food stays safe in the fridge. Unlike dry kibble, fresh food is perishable. Storing it the right way

  Most dogs love to eat, and they’d happily take anything you offer them. OK, maybe not lettuce or raw green beans, but the list of foods a pup will turn down is usually short. As a pet parent, it’s your responsibility to keep your dog safe, which includes making sure the food and treats

  There’s a member of the household nobody thinks about during the back-to-school period, and right now, somewhere in America, he is lying on a kid’s empty bed, wondering what went wrong. The dog had a great summer. Let’s be honest about that. Three months of kids home all day, snacks falling from the sky,

  Pet ownership has increased significantly in the U.S. over the past 30 years, with data from the American Veterinary Medical Association showing a 45% rise. The combined population of domestic cats and dogs now tops 163 million. Many pet owners invest deeply in their animals—not just financially, but emotionally. The evidence is in the

  Every August 26, the internet does its thing. Coffee chains hand out Pup Cups. Pet stores run promotions. Your feed fills up with golden retrievers wearing party hats. National Dog Day has become one of those holidays that’s easy to celebrate without knowing anything about it. Before it was a hashtag, National Dog Day

  Americans’ bond to their pets is reshaping how they spend their money, organize their lives, make daily decisions and care for their own well-being, according to new research from PerkyPet AI. The findings also point to growing opportunities to better support pet parents between veterinary visits. A July 2026 survey of 1,250 U.S. pet

  Creating a dog-friendly backyard doesn’t mean sacrificing a beautiful landscape. With the right design choices, you can protect your lawn and plants while giving your dog a safe, engaging space to run, sniff, dig, and relax. That approach now has a name: Barkitecture, the growing trend of designing outdoor spaces around how dogs naturally

  If you’ve ever met a golden retriever, odds are you were won over fast. They have a way of greeting the world, and everyone in it, like a long-lost friend, and that easy warmth is a big part of why they remain one of the country’s most popular dogs. Still, choosing one deserves more

  A beagle leads with their nose. That one fact explains almost everything you will love about the breed, and the handful of things that will test your patience. The same scent drive that makes them charming, curious, and endlessly entertaining is the reason they will unzip a backpack to find a granola bar, and

Pink Papyrus reports the rise of “dog-walking wardrobes” as owners shift from utility to style, driving a $9.97B pet accessory market.