Dog Health

Dog health is the first concern of every responsible pet parent. We interview vets and canine experts for the best advice on canine arthritis, common diseases, dog nutrition, diabetes in dogs, dog allergies, cancer in dogs, dog symptoms, dog health insurance and everything else that should concern us.

How to Help Your Dog Get Used to Pet Clippers

Most dogs are scared of clippers and experience grooming anxiety. Here's how to help a dog get used to pet clippers and keep your pooch calm.
Top 20 Best Dog Grooming Books

20 Best Dog Grooming Books for Beginners and Advanced Groomers

Grooming is an important part of your dog’s health care routine. If you’re like most people, however, then you know next to nothing about how...
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5 of My Favorite Dog Shedding Home Remedies

I am often asked about tips and tricks to help stop shedding in dogs. Today I'm sharing my favorite dog shedding home remedy options.
What To Do If You Cut the Nail Quick

What To Do If You Cut the Nail Quick of Your Dog

If you're wondering what to do if you cut the nail quick, it's not as bad as you may think. You can solve the problem with some corn starch!
10 Causes of Folliculitis in Dogs and How to Treat Them

Folliculitis in Dogs: 10 Causes and How to Treat Them

Bacterial Folliculitis, or simply Folliculitis in dogs, is a hair follicle inflammation caused by either bacterial infection, parasitic infestations, hormonal disorders, fungi infections, systematic...
How to Take Dog Temperature Without Thermometer

How to Take Dog Temperature Without Thermometer

There are a lot of rumors out there about the ways that you can tell if your dog isn’t feeling well or having a...
Best Vet Recommended Supplements for Dogs

7 Vet Recommended Supplements for Dogs

Many nutritional supplements for dogs are now the go to tool for pet parents as a potential prevention of certain health issues in dogs. Even though...
Caring for a Diabetic Dog and Tips on Dogs with Diabetes

8 Expert Tips on How to Care for A Diabetic Dog

Last week I shared some great resources with helpful information on super foods for dogs. Feeding your dog top quality nutrition is the best...
5 Things to Do if Your Dog is Paralyzed

Paralysis in Dogs: 5 Things to Do For Sudden Dog Paralysis

The brain, spine, nerves, and muscles all work together for our bodies and dogs' bodies to move.  Nerves transmit signals from the brain to the body...
How to Clean a Dog Wound

How to Clean a Dog Wound

Learning how to clean a dog wound is essential information that every pet parent should know. You never when it may come in handy to help your pup.
Dog Pregnancy Guide - Advice for Dog Owners of Pregnant Dogs

Dog Pregnancy 101: The Guide on Pregnant Dogs

Many first-time dog owners are wondering about dog pregnancy. If you think your dog is pregnant, hopefully, it was a planned event. If it was, then...
Pit Bull Muscle Gaining

Pit Bull Muscle Gaining 101: How to Bulk Up a Pit Bull Healthfully

The concept of bulking up a Pit Bull is often associated with a negative connotation. However, the truth is that there are other reasons for...

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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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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...