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Shelly lives in Iowa with her husband and Australian Shepherd named Tex. She's been an animal lover since she was a child. Currently, she enjoys reading and writing about dogs, and spending time with her family and getting involved in all things pets.

How to Make Your Dog Instagram Famous

If you’re familiar with social media superstar pets that have millions of followers on Instagram - Tuna, Doug the Pug or Jiffpom - you...

What to Do If Your Dog Has Fleas

Fleas are small, dark brown parasites that live outside and are more prevalent in warm weather. Fleas thrive in temperatures between 65 and 80...

How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

The term malnutrition refers to dogs that have lost more than 10% of their normal body weight. They are thin, with prominent bones, especially the...

The Best Sun Protection Clothing for Dogs

It's hot out there now, and we're seeing sun in the sky more often now. Taking a walk with a dog in the late...

Best Dog Illness Symptom Checker Online

Dogs get ill, they catch diseases and viruses outside or from other dogs, and they develop all types of health issues as they age....

6 Reasons to Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

For some dog owners, it may sometimes seem like an imposition to pick up dog poop, but it’s our responsibility. And the reason it's...

Dog Arthritis Massage: Its Benefits and How to Do It

Do you suspect your dog suffering from arthritis? Do you see your dog experiencing discomfort and you feel helpless about your dog in pain?...

7 Tips for Dog Owners Working from Home

With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, a lot of people have been forced to work from home. This is not an easy transition, especially...

5 Dog Products to Stock Up On While Sheltering in Place

Sheltering in place is not something that many of us had to do before, but with the outgoing coronavirus outbreak, it has become the...

How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Dog?

Having your dog neutered is an important decision, and some dog owners feel uncomfortable about it for different reasons. It's important to weigh the...

Low Cost Dog Vaccinations and Where to Find Them

Vaccines provide your pet dog with protection against many dangerous diseases. Unvaccinated dogs that live in cities and mix with other animals, or that...

What Do Dogs See?

Have you ever wondered what your dog’s experience of life is compared to your own? Our pets live alongside us, and most of us...

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3 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Cats

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7 Ways to Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Night

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20 Signs a Dog is Stressed (Based on Science)

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone, including dogs. The truth is: stress isn’t always bad either! It reminds us to eat, helps...
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12 Fun Halloween Activities for Dogs

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100+ Fall Dog Names For Your Autumn Puppy

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12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
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Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for pet owners in the United States. In fact, more than 30 million Americans dress up...
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12 Best Halloween Treats For Dogs + 3 Homemade Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner, and you'll soon need to find creative ways to get your dog's cooperation while trying on different Halloween...
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Dogs in Halloween Movies (31 Scary and Adorable Movie Pups!)

Halloween wouldn't be complete without watching our favorite spooky films. And if you're a dog lover, your watchlist must include Halloween movies with dogs...