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11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Most Popular Dog Sports

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...
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27 Unsafe Human Medications for Dogs

There's some human medicine that is safe to give dogs under veterinary supervision. However, there are far more medications that are toxic to pets....
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10 Signs of Diabetes in Dogs

Diabetes in dogs is similar to what humans experience. With Type I Diabetes, your dog’s body isn’t producing insulin, the hormone responsible for converting...
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Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis)

The proper term for what many people call puppy strangles is actually juvenile cellulitis or juvenile pyoderma. Sometimes, the disease can also be referred to...
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Pet Hair Clippers for Dogs: A Buyer’s Guide

Which pet hair clippers for dogs you're going to buy will depend on a few factors. Knowing how you will use the clippers, what...
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11 Things Dog Trainers Wish Owners Knew

Dog trainers cringe when they see how some people intentionally or unintentionally treat their canine companions. Don't become one of those people a dog...
Spleen Tumor in Dogs - Signs, Causes, Treatment

Spleen Tumor in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the dog's spleen is a highly metastatic cancer that affects pets of any age. Even though it is most commonly seen...
30 Fun Home Activities to Do With Your Dog While Sheltering-In-Place

30 Fun Home Activities with Dogs While Sheltering-in-Place Together

Staying at home for days can be hard for many, particularly if you are an outgoing person by nature with an active canine companion....
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Coronavirus and Finances: 7 Ways Pet Owners Can Save Money and Budget Better

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic isn’t scary only for health reasons. With how much it costs to care for a dog and rising unemployment, many...
How to Find a Missing Dog - 8 Things You Must Do Right Away

10 Tips on How to Find a Missing Dog

It's a terrifying feeling to realize that your dog may have ran away and gotten lost, or worse - was stolen. Ideally, you've microchipped...
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How to Prevent and Treat Your Dog’s Car Sickness

Your dog becomes nauseous or even vomits every time you go for a ride. But is dog car sickness a real thing, and do...
5 Waterborne Illnesses Your Dog Can Contract From the Local Park

5 Waterborne Illnesses Your Dog Can Contract From the Local Park

As a “Labrador person,” I am fully aware of the irresistible draw between some dogs and water. I am also all too familiar with...

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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
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6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...
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How to Set Up a Dog Feeding Station + 5 Creative...

If your dog’s bowls always seem to migrate around the kitchen or you’re tired of stepping on stray kibbles, a dedicated dog feeding station...
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6 Best & Safe Chocolate Alternatives for Dogs

Chocolates are a quintessential part of our Valentine's Day celebration... but what about our dogs? Nothing says "I love you" like chocolate, but even a...