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What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

For many of us, this week was the time to get back to work after all the holiday fun and mayhem. Office parties are...
How To Make Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs

3 Ways on How to Make Homemade Flea Spray for Dogs

Learning how to make homemade flea spray for dogs will save you money and reduce your pet's exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. Here's 3 best recipes.
Dog Kidney Disease Diet - Science-based Guidelines on Feeding Dogs

How to Feed Dogs With Kidney Disease

How to feed dogs with kidney disease? What should they avoid? One of the more common serious health problems for dogs is kidney disease, which...
The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog

The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog

If you have never owned a deaf dog, you may find the concept daunting. But the truth is that with a few tweaks in how...
How To Make A Dog Diaper

DIY Dog Diaper

Learning how to make a dog diaper saves money and is more eco-friendly than buying disposable products. It's a simple DIY process. Here's how to do it.
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Dog Breathing Problems: 3 Types and Treatments

Warm temperatures can trigger dog breathing problems. But did you notice your Fidos breathing unusually all the time? In this article, we'll cover what factors can...
How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety or Depression (And How Much It Costs)

How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety or Depression (And How Much It...

How to get a service dog for anxiety? Just like you, I once Googled this myself. We know how much pets can brighten our days and...
How To Remove A Tick From A Dog

How to Remove a Tick From a Dog

Ticks and other parasites can carry many dangerous diseases. That's why all owners should know how to remove a tick from a dog safely, and what to do next.
How to Make a Dog Poop Quickly

8 Ways on How to Make a Dog Poop Quickly

Have you ever stood in the rain waiting for your dog to poo? Then you know the importance of learning how to make a dog poop QUICKLY. Here's how to do it.
12 Most Efficient and Effective Ways on How to Cool Down a Dog by Yourself

How to Cool Down a Dog: 12 Most Efficient Ways and 5 Dangerous Ones

Whether we’re talking about the early, mid, or late summer, or even early autumn as it is right now, as temperatures soar, it’s surprisingly easy...
3 Ways to Prevent and Treat Staph Infection in Dogs

3 Ways to Prevent and Treat Staph Infection in Dogs

A staph infection is a type of infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. Staph infection in dogs is as common as it is in...
My Dog Is Scared of Me - 10 Things to Do

My Dog Is Scared of Me: Reasons and 10 Easy Ways to Fix This

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - There are different reasons why your dog is scared of you. It could be their past traumatic experiences, frequent accidents, they are...

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Do Dogs Shed More in the Summer?

Do you notice your dog sheds more in the summer? You might see more loose fur flying around the house, clinging to your couch or...
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Leaving A Dog Inside A Hot Car? Don’t Do It!

Leaving a dog inside a hot car is never a good idea, even if it’s just for a few minutes, especially in summer. Minutes under...
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How to Tell if a Dog Has an Ear Infection

Knowing how to tell if a dog has an ear infection early on is important to prevent any long-term damage to your dog's ears. Early...
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Prednisone for Dogs with Cancer: What You Need to Know

Did you know that prednisone, an inexpensive steroid, is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs to help dogs with cancer live more comfortably? This...
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5 Best Dog Summer Clothes + Buying Guide in 2025

Dog summer clothes are the quickest and easiest way to protect your pet from high temperatures, the sun's UV rays, and hot pavement during...
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Huskies in Summer: Can They Keep Up with the Heat?

Seeing Siberian Huskies in summer may look counterintuitive. I mean, they're Huskies! Aren't they supposed to be up in the north, happily rolling around...
Top World's Deadliest Dog Breeds

Top 15 World’s Deadliest Dogs That Need Experienced Handlers

With dog bites occurring about 4.5 million times yearly in the US alone, it pays to be cautious. In fact, most recent studies found dogs...
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Large Dogs in Aircraft Cabin? Italy Says Yes!

ITALY—Travelling with large dogs becomes easier and more convenient for pet owners! The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile...
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Can You Vaccinate Your Dog At Home?

With the rising cost of pet healthcare, it's understandable that you'll ask and wonder if you can vaccinate your dog at home. The short answer...
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Is OFF! Safe For Dogs? 8 Alternatives to Try Instead

Mosquito season? Ugh, one of my most dreaded parts of spring and summer. Not only are they extremely itchy and irritating, but mosquitoes are also...