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Pet parents love to spoil their puppies and buy all sorts of dog products, from doggy treats to dog toys, dog crates, dog beds and anything in between. Top Dog Tips invites all types of dog experts to write very detailed, extensive and FREE buyer’s guides on how to choose the best dog grooming supplies, what dog food to buy, how to choose between best dog training equipment and other important information.

The Complete Guide to Fostering a Dog

The Complete Guide to Fostering a Dog

Being a foster dog parent is one of the most rewarding experiences that any dog lover can have. Unfortunately, so few people know what...
Kidney Failure in Dogs - The Ultimate Science-based Guide

Kidney Failure in Dogs: A Science-based Guide

The condition known as kidney failure in dogs usually occurs from injury, infection or disease of the kidney. This can result in either a...
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Pet Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide

With so many pet insurance programs on the market, it’s hard to know which one offers the best coverage (and pricing) for your and...
How to Start a Dog Rescue - The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a Dog Rescue: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a dedicated dog lover with a desire to make a difference, then you have probably considered starting your own dog rescue...
DNA Test for Dogs - Veterinarians Guide

The Vet’s Guide on DNA Tests for Dogs

Long before I went into veterinary practice, my first dog was a “pound puppy” — a stray that had been picked up by the...
Vet Guide on Flea Pills for Dogs

The Vet’s Guide on Flea Pills for Dogs

There is a large variety of flea preventative products for dogs available today. Not every product is right for every pet, however, and it...
Veterinarian's Guide on Treadmill for Dogs

A Veterinarian’s Guide on Treadmills for Dogs

Many puppy parents wonder how they can exercise the family dog more frequently or more efficiently. Taking walks or playing outdoors may be difficult or...
Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs - Veterinarians Buying Guide for Pet Owners

Veterinarian’s Guide on Buying and Using Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

Many dogs suffer from tummy troubles from time to time. If your pet is among these, he may benefit from a “sensitive stomach” formulation....
Elimination Diet Trial - The Ultimate Science-based Guide

Dog Elimination Diet: The Ultimate Science-based Guide

The dog elimination diet is the most affordable - and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable - approach to identifying and...
Your Dog Fleas and Ticks Survival Guide

The Ultimate Dog Fleas and Ticks Survival Guide

Most dog owners know that it’s important to protect their pet against fleas and ticks, but the majority don’t know why it’s important. The...
Pet Owner's Full Guide to Dog Dental Care

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Dental Care

Your dog’s overall health is dependent on many factors including his dental hygiene. Not only improper dog dental care and hygiene can result in...
A Guide for Raising Kids with Dogs

The Ultimate Guide for Raising Kids with Dogs: 17 Things Every Parent Should Know

Raising kids with dogs is beneficial for both the child and the dog. However, to be successful, it must be done correctly. Unfortunately, there...

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Dog Anal Glands Problems: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

W hile dog anal gland problems are usually not life-threatening, they are relatively common, except for anal gland cancer. Sadly, when untreated, they can affect your...
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How to Make Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs (3 DIY Flea...

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2-Legged Therapy Dogs Help Inspire Amputee Patients in Rehab Hospital

MALVERN, PHILADELPHIA—Cyrus, Lucky, and Deuce are dogs on a mission: inspire the patients of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Philadelphia to get back on...
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Can Dogs Eat Duck? 6 Awesome Benefits of Duck for Dogs

If you’re a long-time dog owner, maybe this question has run through your mind... “Can dogs eat duck?” Has your dog recently begged for a...
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Can Dogs Eat Spicy Food? Things to Expect and 5 Simple...

Some humans enjoy the sensation when eating spicy stuff, but some can’t even stand the heat.  If you’re a fan of spicy food, you have...
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How Many Teeth Do Dogs Have? A Closer Look At Their...

You might have thought about this question while brushing your dog's teeth. “How many teeth do dogs have?” Do dogs have the same number of...
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Why Do Dogs Roll in the Grass? Here’s 5 Surprising Reasons...

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