Guides
Plain, practical guides to the everyday jobs of living with a dog or cat, from measuring for a harness to lifting hair out of the carpet. For anything about your pet's health, ask your veterinarian.
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Comparison
Cooling Mat vs Elevated Dog Bed: Which Keeps a Dog Cooler?
A gel cooling mat gives a warm dog a cool surface indoors, in a crate or in the car; a raised mesh cot keeps them off hot ground outside and lets air move underneath. Compare the two side by side, see where each works, and learn what neither can do in a heat wave.
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Comparison
Should a Cat Wear a Collar or a Harness? ID, Outings and Safety
A collar and a harness do different jobs for a cat: a snap-open collar carries an ID tag, and a harness is the only safe place to clip a leash. Compare their safety rules and fit, see why a registered microchip is the ID every cat needs, and find out whether an indoor-only cat needs either.
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The Best Time to Walk a Dog: Morning, Midday or Evening?
A morning walk suits most dogs: a full bladder, fresh energy and the coolest air of a summer day. Compare morning, midday and evening walks, shift the schedule for summer heat and winter cold, and fit walks around office hours, shifts and working from home.
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Comparison
Best Material for Dog Bowls: Steel, Ceramic, Silicone or Plastic?
Stainless steel suits most dogs as the everyday bowl, but not every dog. Compare steel, ceramic, silicone and plastic on cleaning, chewing, sliding and noise, and see which suits chewers, bowl pushers, cats and trips.
