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Comparing Dog Ownership Today vs 30 Years Ago

Dog Ownership Today vs. 30 Years Ago: What’s Different Now?

If you're here reading this article, then you’re likely from a “dog family” and probably have heard at least one of your parents or...
Tips on Getting Pet Pee Out of Mattress: What To Do To Remove Them?

Tips on Getting Pet Pee Out of Mattress: What To Do To Remove Them?

One of the essential techniques you'll quickly learn as a new pet owner is cleaning pet pee on a mattress. It's a rather complex...
driver switches place with dog

Driver Switches Seat with Dog to Escape Speeding Ticket and DUI Arrest

A driver in Colorado attempted to switch places with his dog to escape a speeding ticket and DUI arrest. The car cruised from Las Animas...
Weimaraner Dog Breed

Weimaraner Dog Breed Profile

Originally bred in Germany, the Weimaraner dog breed has the nicknames “Gray Ghost” or “Silver Ghost” for his habit of shadowing his owner. He...
Kitten's Development

Kitten’s Development in the First Six Weeks

Like humans, a kitten's development will make many leaps and bounds during the first six weeks of life. This time period will help shape...
man and pet dog both diagnosed with kidney cancer at the same time

Owner and Pet Dog Both Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer

Just a few months apart, a kidney cancer diagnosis was made for a father of three and his companion Labrador.  By the time he learned...
Flying With A Dog - Short Dog Travel Guide for Pet Parents

Flying With A Dog: Short Dog Travel Guide for Pet Parents

Proper preparation is an absolute must when you are flying with a dog. It may sound like an easy way to get to your...
Seizures in Dogs: Top 5 Natural Remedies That Actually Work

Seizures in Dogs: Top 5 Natural Remedies That Actually Work

When your dog appears disoriented, falls to the floor on their side, and begins flailing their legs as though treading water, they are most...
How to Ensure Good Sleep for Puppies

How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for Puppies

Despite seeming like boundless bundles of rambunctious energy, puppies, too, need sleep just like adult dogs and their human counterparts. Interestingly enough, puppies and...
Best Protein For Dogs: Choosing The Best Dog Food and Health

Best Protein For Dogs: Choosing The Best Dog Food and Health

Several dog owners, including you, take strict importance on their pet's diet because the nutrients keep them strong and healthy from the food they...
Collar or Harness

Collar or Harness (Choosing What’s Best For Your Dog)

Collar or harness for your dog, which is better, what are the advantages and disadvantages? What are the dangers of making the wrong choice! From...
Adopting a Second Dog

8 Tips on Adopting A Second Dog (Do It Right)

In our family, dogs are like potato chips - you can't have just one. Typically, we always have two dogs. Every once in a...

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Día de los Muertos and Dogs + How to Make a...

The dogs we love may only share part of our lives, but the memories they leave behind can last forever. During Día de los Muertos, or Day...
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What Seasonings Can Dogs Have? 11 Safe Herbs and Spices for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When considering what seasonings dogs can have, plain and minimal is usually the safest approach. You can use basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme,...
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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
Fun Halloween Activity for Dogs: Doggy Playdates in Costume

110 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...