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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.

Dental Gels for Dogs: What Are They and How to Use...

A dog's dental hygiene is important since problems arising from teeth, gums and bacteria in the mouth can develop into complex health issues that...

8 Items Dogs Choke On Most Often

Many things that your dog is interested in chewing can get stuck in their throat and choke them, harm their intestines, or lead to...

8 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home for Christmas

Dog owners, especially those with puppies, that wish for a lovely Christmas time need to ensure the safety of their young dogs. Christmas celebrations...

Is Your Dog Afraid of Stairs? Here’s How to Fix This...

Does your puppy or dog whine, cry, tuck their tail, and turn away when it comes to using a set of stairs? You're not...

Are Stairs Bad for Dogs?

Are stairs bad for dogs? It's likely that the sound of your dog hammering up and down stairs will be common if you live in...

Safe Outdoor Temperatures for Dogs

Sometimes it seems that our dogs don’t care about the seasons, climate or outside temperature. While we will be moody on a rainy day, our...

Zylkene for Dogs: What It Is and How to Use It...

Your dog's stress can be brought on by either a short term or a long term change. There are many ways to help your...

Is Salt Bad for Dogs? How Much Is Safe to Consume?

There are so many human foods that are not recommended for dogs, and processed foods that we're tempted to share with our pets are...

5 Most Dangerous Cancerous Tumors in Dogs

Even mentioning the word "cancer" instills fear in dog owners and makes them think of the worst possible scenarios, and most commonly, their pet's...

Low Blood Sugar in Dogs: What Owners Should Know

Canine hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can happen for a variety of reasons. To understand what you should do if your dog is experiencing...

Hemangioma in Dogs: What Is It and What to Do About...

As a dog owner, you have surely seen a strange lump, blister, or skin change on your pooch at some point. Since we care...

What Do Dog Fleas Look Like?

As a dog owner, you must have seen a flea at least once. Even with the greatest attention to the dog’s hygiene, your pooch...

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