Hit the road: We pick the DogCars.com DogCar of the Year!
Dodge Caravan named Best In Show
Last year we went quirky, choosing the love-it-or-hate-it Honda Element as our first-ever DogCars.com canine hauler of the year.
This year, we went traditional, choosing the quintessential minivan, the redesigned Dodge Grand Caravan, as our “Best in Show.” Chrysler may be struggl… [ read more » ]
Feline taste test tips to tap water
- Cats are notorious for not drinking enough water, and their near-chronic state of dehydration contributes to kidney and bladder problems. Getting cats to drin… [ read more » ]
A crate is key to easier house-training
If you’re house-training a new puppy, you’ll find it goes more quickly if you use a crate.
Crate-training limits a puppy’s options to three: He’s either emp… [ read more » ]
Treats and more treats
Too much food and not enough exercise add up to overweight dogs and cats. Perhaps not surprisingly, the number of people who give treats to their pets is increa… [ read more » ]
Variety better for bird health
An all-seed diet contributes both directly (through malnutrition) and indirectly (by weakening the bird, making it easier for infectious diseases to take hold) ... [ read more » ]
Keeping plants safe from nibbling cats
Q: How can we get our cats to leave our houseplants alone? — E.W., via e-mail
A: If your cats love to nibble on houseplants, start by making sure poisonous… [ read more » ]
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