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Welcome to the Country Living Pet Lab

Our Latest Pet Product Reviews

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This Interactive Cat Toy Is Worth Every Penny

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Editor-Tested Indestructible Dog Toys That Last

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Our Picky Felines Tested the Top Cat Trees

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18 Chicken Coop Must-Haves From Amazon

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If It Feels Like Every Dog Has a Lamb Chop Toy, You're Not Wrong

How Lamb Chop went from beloved puppet to the toy every pup has.

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Dogs

this image captures a detailed close up of a beagle dog intently grooming itself, with its tongue licking its paw the texture of the dogs tongue and the fine details of its mouth are emphasized, showcasing the natural behavior of this loving and gentle breed in a moment of self care and cleanliness the photograph offers a unique and intimate perspective of the everyday life of a canine companion

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws?

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23 Best Guard Dog Breeds According to Experts

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135 Cute and Funny Dog Instagram Captions

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12 Cute Goldendoodle Cuts for Your Very Good Boy

Cats

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Relatable Cat Quotes If You’re Hooked on a Feline

catio cat enclosure

Yes, Catios Are a Thing!

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The Friendliest Cat Breeds That Make Great Pets

orange tabby playfully burrowing under a piece of burlap under a chair

Short Cat Captions for Instagram Purr-fection

Birds

The Beginners Guide to Backyard Birdwatching

How Birding Officially Became Cool

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DIY Bird Feeders You Can Make in an Afternoon

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3 Best Birding Binoculars

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24 Common Birdsongs for Beginners

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Chickens

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How to Raise Chickens: A Beginner's Guide

DIY Chicken Coops

Dreamy DIY Chicken Coop Plans & Ideas

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Creative Ways to Decorate Your Chicken Coop

chicken tunnel

How to Make a Chicken 'Chunnel'

chicken toy

Entertain Your Flock with These Fun Chicken Toys

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Can My Dog Eat This?

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Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?

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Can Dogs Eat Popcorn?

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Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe at Summer BBQ Parties

Melon, Cantaloupe, Galia, Muskmelon, Food, Fruit, Honeydew, Cucumis, Cucumber, gourd, and melon family, Winter squash,

Can Dogs Eat Cantaloupe?

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These Adorable Baby Animals Will Absolutely Make Your Day

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Down on the Farm

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The Real Reason Farmers Call Cows "Boss"

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Dairy Goat Breeds for Beginners

An example of a box used to ship baby chicks across the country.

How Baby Chicks Get Shipped Across the Country

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8 Horses With Better Hair Than You

More on Pets

Happy Irish Wolfhound

8 Shaggy Dog Breeds

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5 Most Misunderstood Dog Breeds

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7 Dog Breeds that Don’t Cope Well in Hot Weather

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8 Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners

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5 Best Dog Breeds for Homes with Other Pets

beagle dog

14 Fun Facts About Beagles

4 Dog Breeds that Make the Best House Pets

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9 Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for Small Homes

Basset hound dog and kitten friends

The Most Cat-Friendly Dog Breeds

female basenji dog

6 Short-Haired Dog Breeds

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Friendly Cat Breeds That Make Great Pets

Close up of border terrier

5 Calm Dog Breeds for Owners Who Are Laid-Back

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Kids

kids on a hammock in front of a barn

Cue the Bugle: Camp Country Living is in Session

cardboard binoculars

Make Your Own Binoculars

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Go on a Country Scavenger Hunt

cropped hands of boy holding glass jar with firefly on grassy field

How to Properly Catch and Release Fireflies

little girl playing ukulele while sitting on foldable chairs in the campsite

Write a Campfire Song

More on Kids

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Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

easy mother's day crafts for kids including paper flower bouquet in a cone and dishtowels stamped with kids handprints

32 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make

gift ideas for a baby shower

Sweet and Thoughtful Baby Shower Gifts

childrens clothing items displayed alongside a child in a dress

Our Top Picture-Perfect Easter Outfits for Kids

best easter basket ideas for teens

50 Cool Easter Basket Ideas for Teenagers

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What to Teach Your Child Before Adopting a Pet

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These 11 LEGO Sets Will Arrive Before Christmas

family playing guessing game

210 Creative Charades Ideas for Kids and Adults

a small toy car for children to ride in and a red speaker for kids

The Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

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10 Hottest Walmart LEGO Sets This Holiday Season

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39 Kids Christmas Games They Won't Stop Playing

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16 Fun Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids and Families