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Did your pet’s ears just perk up? Get expert recs on everything from dog training bites to catnip chew sticks, plus human foods for healthy snacks.

a man sits at a table set for Christmas with a cat on his lap

From classic turkey to all the trimmings – can cats join in on the Christmas feast?

A woman eating peanut butter toast with her cat laying on the table

The sweet and salty treat is OK – in moderation

a close up picture of a beagle chewing a chew

Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves

Man and woman eating pancakes with blackberries while dog begs.

Blackberries can be a healthy, tasty treat for your dog – without the worry

group of three people and a dog gather round food on a picnic blanket on grass

There is nothing more humbling than apologising to a stranger in the park while your dog nibbles on their sausage roll

Side view portrait of black young woman playing with cute Shih Tzu dog and doing dog training.

Here’s your guide to how treats can help as your new pup is learning all the things

a woman feeds her large cat a treat

It can be hard to resist their powers of persuasion...

Young couple feeding their dog with healthy green food from the farmers market at home

Eight in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet

Cat eating from a plate of raspberries and blueberries

Go ahead and serve up the superfood – with a couple of caveats

Dog lying on grass with a child standing next to them holding an easter basket filled with eggs.

Want to include your four-legged family member in the seasonal fun? Of course you do

German Shepherd with Bunny ears and Easter products around

How to include your pup in the Easter celebrations (no chocolate allowed)

Daschund dog sat on a chair looking up at owner eating hot cross buns

Sometimes ‘sharing is caring’ isn’t the best advice

white dog looking up at a table with a plate filled with food on it

What are the potential health implications for both humans and hounds?

Cat sniffing a piece of chocolate cake.

The human favourite should be kept far away from kitties

The cat got the cream – but is it good for them?

Healing stone on Cavalier spaniel dog.

Your pet can benefit from your self-care practices, from supplements to acupuncture

A woman cutting a slice of bread from a loaf in a cutting board in front of her Dachshund dog

The short answer: yes – in moderation. It’s better to go easy on this carb-heavy treat

A cat staring at a peeled banana

Gwen Stefani taught us how to spell it, but can we feed it to our cats?

A cat eating a plate of fish on a dining room table.

All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs

A kitten sniffing a ripe half of an avocado in a bowl

Just don’t get out the guacamole bowl

Puppy eating a bowl of blueberries

From kale to quinoa, these nutrient-packed picks deserve a spot in your dog’s food bowl

A puppy chewing on a bone

Dr Shea Cox warns pet parents about the unexpected dangers of dog bones

Cat asking for human food from counter

Good news for your begging cat: some of your favourite snacks are safe to share

View over the shoulder of a women eating peanut butter and bananas and feeding some of the peanut butter to her dog on a spoon

Peanut butter is widely considered one of dogs’ favourite snacks (and a great bribery tool) – but how much is too much?

View over the shoulder of a women eating peanut butter and bananas and feeding some of the peanut butter to her dog on a spoon

Elvis famously loved peanut butter. So, can your “Hound dog” lap it up, too?

A dog staring at a bowl of strawberries on a table

In moderation, strawberries are a tasty, healthy treat for your pup

A man holding out a dog biscuit to a Dalmatian on a kitchen floor.

Learn how to make your own basic dog biscuits packed with nutritious seeds

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