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Rachael Leanny

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Rachael is a writer living in Los Angeles and an alum of UNC Chapel Hill. She has been a pet owner since the age of three and began dog-walking in 2015. Her nine-year-old Pug and best pal, Ellie, is the queen of sassy faces, marathon naps, and begging.

8 Best Weight Gain Supplements for Dogs

In this guide, you'll learn: Our Top 8 Picks | Body Condition Score | Weight Gain Tips | FAQs If your dogs are not gaining weight at all and you're looking for...

4 Most Popular Italian Dog Breeds

Italy is well loved for their fashion sense, food and wine. But perhaps what is not so apparent is their assortment of unique Italian...

6 Types of Small Dog Clothes That Your Pooch Needs

If you are thinking about buying clothes for your pooch, you are probably wondering is that something that he really needs. It depends on...

6 Best Dog Coats for Winter

Some pet owners assume that using winter dog coats is a fashion thing because dogs have their own fur coats for warmth. However, that's...

Bumps Under Your Dog’s Fur: Here’s 5 Things It Could Be

With different environmental and physical conditions affecting dogs at different times of the year, at different times of their lives, and even times of...

20 Things to Keep Dogs Warm in Winter

Whether your dog only goes outside for short walks or spends hours outdoors in the cold weather, there are some things to keep dogs...

12 Reasons Why Senior Dogs Are Better Than Puppies

Think puppies are better and more fun? Most people do. But there are a ton of advantages to rescuing and caring for senior dogs, too....

Can Dogs Eat Hard Boiled Eggs?

With a long list of human foods that we should never give our dogs, such as almonds, grapes, and chocolate, eggs are great for...

First Aid for Dogs: 8 Things Every Dog Owner Must Know

Many have a first aid kit in bathroom cabinets for emergencies but have you thought about what you'll do to provide first aid for...

17 Small Dog Breeds That Are Good With Kids

Choosing what dog to adopt is never an easy decision, but the stakes are raised when children are involved. Options are limited further when size...

Dog Hair Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Happens and What To...

It is not uncommon for a dog to suffer from alopecia, dog hair loss. Or hair thinning and loss. This condition is separate from...

10 Signs of Puppy Scams (And How to Avoid Being Tricked)

Everybody agrees that adopting a rescue dog from a shelter is always more praiseworthy. But if you're set on buying a puppy of a specific...

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