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12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

Spotting an abandoned pet is an all too common occurrence. For an animal lover, it's often difficult not to try to rescue every abandoned...

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?

It is natural to want to share this delicious treat with your canine companion. But because some dogs are lactose intolerant, and because of...
Tetanus in Dogs - How to Deal With It and Prevent It

Tetanus in Dogs: What It Is, How to Deal With and Prevent It

The mere thought of your dog contracting tetanus can be a scary thing, especially if you are unfamiliar with the condition, but have heard...
Bumps on a Dogs Back - 7 Things It Could Be and What To Do

Bumps on a Dog’s Back: 7 Things It Could Be and What To Do

You’re carelessly petting your dog and suddenly you notice a lump on their back. Your heart starts racing and you question yourself whether the lump...
What Is a Service Dog

What Is a Service Dog?

Service dogs are all the rage these days, and for a very good reason. That said, some owners may consider their pets to be...
Can Dogs Drink Milk

Can Dogs Drink Milk?

Back from when we were kids, we heard stories and saw commercials telling us about numerous benefits of milk, and we generally assume that...
What Do Dog Fleas Look Like

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...
Best Emotional Support Dogs

The Best Emotional Support Dogs

From the dawn of mankind, dogs were human’s best friends. They helped us through the thick and thin, providing us with much needed companionship...
Fly Bites on Dogs - Prevention, Signs and Treatments

Fly Bites on Dogs: Prevention, Signs and Treatments

Flies often seem like very unnoticeable creatures to us, but to our dog they can cause discomfort or even put them in danger. The difference is...
Reasons Why Your Dog Is Having Trouble Pooping

Reasons Why Your Dog Is Having Trouble Pooping

When your dog is having trouble pooping, there can be a plethora of reasons why they are having problems. It's important to understand the...
4 Common Ways People Abuse Animals

4 Common Ways People Abuse Animals

Abuse against animals is more common than one might think. Neglect, animal hoarding, animal fighting, and animal abuse related to violence in the home are...
Low Blood Sugar in Dogs - What Owners Should Know

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...

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