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As we move into the season of giving and kindness, consider fostering a pet in need to change both your and their lives for the better!

Tips for Dog and Cat Foster Parents - OnPets Thinking about fostering a dog or cat? Check out this list of tips and info to see if it's the right fit for you!

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving? Here's some quick tips to make sure your pup doesn't suffer from separation anxiety while you're gone:

Separation Anxiety and Its Solutions - OnPets Separation anxiety is a major issue as it causes stress, behavioral issues, and health problems. Here are some solutions to keep your dog happy and healthy.

Whether it's music to your ears or your early morning wake up call, your dog's bark means something! Check out the Onpets translation guide on dog barking:

Why do dogs bark? - OnPets Why do dogs bark? It might seem like a simple question, but Onpets breaks it down to help you understand better what your dog is trying to say.

Planning on leaving home for the holiday season? Here's your go-to guide for finding a good pet sitter!

Pet Sitters: What to look for and how to work with them - OnPets How do you pick a good pet sitter? We run you through what to look for and how to make sure you get the best pet sitter for your furry friends!

There's a fine line between hugging and clawing...

Do Cats Love their humans? - OnPets Do cats love us? Of course they do! But what are the differences in how cats see us and express their affection? We delve into the history and science...

Is your dog trying to provide soothing background music or is there more to it?

Why do dogs pant? - OnPets Dogs pant for many reasons whether it has to do with temperature, exhaustion, or anxiety. Check out the Onpets rundown on why dogs pant!

Isn't one meow just like any other? Check out the Cat to Human translation guide and start establishing a better relationship with your feline friend!

What is your cat telling you? - OnPets Are you versed in cat? Onpets takes a deeper look at cat body language to find out the truth about what your cat is trying to tell you!

Are your fur babies stressed and exhibiting some obsessive behaviors? Check out the Onpets piece on helping your pup with OC behaviors:

Natural Remedies for Obsessive and Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs - OnPets There are natural remedies for OCD in dogs. Is medicine or training the right choice for you?

Do you have a senior cat? It may be time for a vet check-up and a quick talk about kidney health!

Your Senior Cat and Kidney Disease - OnPets A common problem pet parents have to be on the lookout for is their senior cat and kidney disease. Onpets dives into best practices to keep cats healthy!

Keep track of your pup! Check out the Onpets roundup of the best pet ID and tracking tags and keep your furry friends safe!

Dog ID and Tracking Product Round-up - OnPets Is your dog chipped? Make sure your pup is safe from being lost and check out our roundup of the best ID systems out there!

Before Fall is in full swing, remember to get out and exercise with your pup!

Exercise – You AND your pup need it! - OnPets Here are some general guidelines to apply to any exercise activities you decide to engage in with your dog:

Could your dog be struggling with hearing loss? Check out our piece on common symptoms and treatments for canine deafness!

Canine Deafness - Symptoms and Treatment - OnPets In honor of National Deaf Dog Awareness Week, we'll dive into all the details of canine deafness including diagnosing, symptoms, and treatment.

Your pooch dealing with constant ear infections? Check out these tips and tricks to keep everyone happy and healthy!

Dealing with ear infections in dogs through holistic remedies - OnPets Dealing with ear infections in dogs is no fun task, but there are holistic ways to help their ears heal faster.

What does the NY Times Foreign Bureau, Istanbul, and the silver screen all have in common? They're home to the world's most interesting cats! Check out these fantastic felines in the Onpets Interesting Cats Roundup!

Interesting Cats - OnPets Interesting cats abound! From foreign bureau cats to Istanbul's feral felines to Bob the Cat, there's not a boring one in the bunch.

Need a new furry friend in your life? Remember to rescue and don't support the unethical business of puppy mills!

Puppy Mills: Adopt, Don’t Buy - OnPets There is NO reason to buy a companion animal from puppy mills, backyard breeder or pet store. Adopt, foster, rescue but don't buy!

Make sure your feline friends are in tip-top shape! Read through our piece on what cat foods are heart healthy!

Heart Healthy Food for Cats - OnPets Our feline companions suffer from heart disease but heart healthy food for cats can help. Start with a healthy diet and preventive check-ups early in life.

Are you making sure your pup is getting the healthiest options? Check out our piece on heart healthy food for dogs!

Heart-Healthy Dog Food: Diet Tips for Dogs with Heart Disease - OnPets Is heart-healthy dog food right for your pup? Onpets covers why feeding your dog high-quality, nutritious food is key for maintaining overall health.

Onpets spoke with Deana Sellens of Texas Litter Control to give you a front line report on the aftermath of the hurricane as well as ideas for how you can help with the recovery process:

Hurricane Harvey Front Line Report from Texas Litter Control - OnPets Hurricane Harvey front line report from Texas Litter Control. Read about TLC's recovery efforts and work to save animals impacted by the storm.

In the wake of all the natural disasters recently, we hope this piece can do a little to help keep all of our furry friends safe

Disaster Preparation: How to protect your pets when Mother Nature strikes - OnPets Disaster Preparation: Katrina, Harvey and other disasters can endanger your pets so here is our emergency plan advice on how to protect your pets.

Your pup holding a little too much stress in their shoulders? Check out the benefits of canine massage here!

Massage Therapy for Your Dog - OnPets Massage therapy for your dog can reduce your pup's anxiety as well as arthritis, muscle and joint pain, improve circulation and increase your bond.

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day to honor all the furry friends who have passed over the years. If you want to memorialize your fur baby, check out this Onpets idea list:

How to Memorialize Your Departed Pets - OnPets The most painful aspect of being a pet parent is outliving our fur babies. However, you can memorialize your departed pets to honor their memories.

From everyone here at Onpets, we hope you have a beautiful weekend that makes you as happy as these adorable animals!

25+ Smiling Animals That Will Instantly Make You Smile Animals. They've been around for longer than us, and they'll probably be around long after we've gone. Why? Because animals know the secret of life. And what, I hear you ask, is that secret? It's happiness. Just look at these pictures to see what we mean.

It's National Black Cat Appreciation Day! Time to brush up on your black cat history!

Black Cats Rock! - OnPets A quick look at why there is such a big stigma towards black cats, and why you should give one of these beautiful kitties a place in your family!

Ever wanted a tiny horse as your therapy animal? Onpets has your back!

The Ins and Outs of Therapy Animals - OnPets All the ins and outs of therapy animals from what the title actually means to what it takes for your furry friend to be one.

In honor of service dog week, learn a little more about the differences between types of service animals!

Emotional Support Animals and Psychiatric Service Animals - OnPets Answering all your questions about what emotional support animals and psychiatric service animals are!

In honor of service dog week, take a second look at our pieces on the awesome service animals that change our lives for the better!

Service Dogs, Emotional Support, or Therapy Animals - What Are The Differences? - OnPets Service Dogs, Emotional Support, or Therapy Animals? We delve into the differences between these animal who dedicate their lives to helping us.

The final part of our end of life series, Dr. Halle walks us through the steps of the natural dying process, and what they entail.

End of Life Journey: Part 2 - OnPets Dr. Halle walks us through the end of life steps your pets will progress through and how to prepare yourself for each one.

Dr. Halle covers pet hospice and information that will ease a process which is inherently painful and can involve some very difficult decisions

End of life journey: Part 1 - OnPets Dr. Halle covers pet hospice and information that will ease a process which is inherently painful and can involve some very difficult decisions.

In part 2 of our Pet Hospice series, we walk through why working with a vet is important, and how to ease the grief of your other pets after a passing

Pet Hospice: Part 2 - OnPets Dr. Halle guides us through our pet's natural dying process, pet hospice, and then provides us with sage advice on handling the process with grace.

in Part 1 of our series, Dr. Halle walks us through the difficult but important process of how to make the passing of a pet as easy and peaceful for our furry friends as possible

Pet Hospice with Dr. Halle - OnPets Dr. Halle guides us through our pet's natural dying process, pet hospice, and then provides us with sage advice on handling the process with grace.