The Good Stuff
Honest, no-fluff guides on toys, play and keeping your furry (and not-so-furry) friends happy. Written by people who actually obsess over this stuff.
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View allWhy Does My Dog Eat So Fast? And When It Actually Matters
Usually instinct, sometimes competition, and occasionally a medical problem, but the speed itself is the thing to fix. A dog who inhales...
How Do You Actually Get Dog Hair Under Control?
You stop fighting the hair on the sofa and start intercepting it on the dog. Almost all of the hair in your...
Do Automatic Cat Toys Actually Work?
They work at exactly one job: filling the gap between your play sessions. An automatic toy can trigger a cat's stalk and...
How Do You Cut Black Dog Nails Without Hitting the Quick?
By taking very thin slices and reading the cut face instead of trying to see through the nail. A black nail hides...
Are Tennis Balls Bad for Dogs? What the Fuzz Actually Does
Mostly yes, and the reason is the fuzz rather than the rubber. The felt on a tennis ball is abrasive enough that...
Why Doesn't My Dog Play With Toys?
A dog who will not play is usually telling you one of four things: a sore mouth, never learning how, the wrong...
Cat Enrichment: What Works, and What Half of Cats Will Refuse
Five to ten minutes of hunting play, food in more than one place, and something to climb. Food puzzles work brilliantly for...
Which Cat Wand Lure Does Your Cat Actually Want?
Match the lure to the prey your cat already hunts. The free five minute test from a veterinary school, the prey type...
