Have you recently noticed a little more padding than there used to be when petting your pup? Does their collar appear a tad snugger than it was just a few weeks ago? As loving dog parents, we are generally the first to notice when something changes, including changes in our best friend’s weight. But when should you be concerned about those added pounds?

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AI has been making waves in the pet space for a while now, with veterinarians and pet parents gaining access to a variety of tools that can help them better assess a pet’s pain, track their daily habits, and more. And now there’s a new AI tool that can help reunite lost pets with their families.

Most people these days are finding that their cost of living is increasing, and a recent Rover report has found that pet ownership costs are also on the rise. They released their True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025, revealing what you can expect if you’re currently a pet parent or planning on welcoming a dog or cat into your family this year.

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Sometimes, it might seem that your cat is being picky about their food when, in fact, it’s a matter of them feeling uncomfortable in the area of your home where they’re fed. If you know that their food preferences are being met, and there isn’t a health concern that’s causing them to eat less than they should, you might need to tweak their feeding area to solve the problem.

Keep reading to learn about a few of the things to keep in mind when deciding where your cat will have their meals.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition that can affect cats just like people. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure can be measured in cats, and a veterinarian can determine if a cat’s blood pressure is too high and needs to be treated. To learn more about this condition, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments, keep reading.