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How to pick best dog clothes and footwear for dogs

19 Health Tips for Picking Dog Boots, Clothes and Other Dogwear This Winter

Many dog owners mistakenly believe that clothing and footwear are simply accessories for a dog. And while they do give our pets a new...
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Dog Crate Sizes: How to Size a Dog Crate for a Perfect Fit

Our step-by-step guide on how to size a dog crate for a perfect fit by measuring your dog and using dog crate size chart, or dog crate sizes by breed.
How To Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant

If you're planning to breed your dog or your bitch has found herself in an "accidental situation," you'll need to know how to tell if your dog is pregnant.
How To Make A Dog Throw Up

How to Make a Dog Throw Up

It's best to learn how to make a dog throw up before you need to do it, because you're unlikely to have time when an emergency happens. Here's how to do it.
Top 12 Unique Ways to Tire Out a Hyperactive Dog

How to Tire Out a High Energy Dog or Puppy: 12 Ways Inside and...

Sometimes pet owners are unable to bring their dogs out for longer walks due to bad weather or other conflicts. When this happens, dogs may...
how to make a dog drink water

How to Make a Dog Drink Water: Easy to Follow Steps!

Sometimes your dog won't want to drink water. Whether he's recovering from surgery or just not feeling well, you need to know how to make a dog drink water. Here are a few methods.
When to Put Your Dog Down Checklist and The Quality of Life Scale

Checklist for When to Put Your Dog Down

One of the more frequently asked questions by dog owners of their vets is, “How will I know when it’s time?” According to the American...
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5 Quick & Easy Tips to Get Dog Pee Out of a Mattress

Accidents happen. When our pets have accidents, it can be especially annoying. Cleaning carpeting and washing bedding can be a hassle, but it's not as...
How To Make A Dog Gain Weight

How to Make A Dog Gain Weight the Healthy Way

If your dog needs to gain weight, increasing his fat intake isn't the healthiest way. You need to learn how to make a dog gain weight the healthy way, and here's how to do it.
how to make a dog bandana

How to Put a Bandana On a Dog

Bandanas can add a little pizzazz to Fido's look without having to wrestle him into a sweater, and learning how to put a bandana on a dog is simple!
Dog in Heat - Complete Guide for Pet Owners

Dog in Heat? A Guide for Pet Owners

Dealing with a dog in heat can sometimes be a frustrating experience for owners who never had to deal with it before. But even without...
9 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Health

9 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Health

Your dog’s skin and coat obviously serve important functions such as providing warmth, offering protection, regulating body temperature, and providing and enhancing sensation. Skin...

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Top 15 Medium & Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed Or...

Whatever the size and breed of dog is, one thing is sure: all of them bark and shed to a certain extent. If the noise...
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15 Safe Human Medications for Dogs

In most cases, you should only give your dog medicines that are manufactured specifically for them. According to a study, one of the leading causes...
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17 Best Dog Thanksgiving Clothes, Costumes & Outfits

Whether your dog needs a warm jacket to join your family for football or you’d like to snap a few pictures of him dressed...

20 Most-Asked Questions from Dog Owners in 2025

We're in the last quarter of 2025, and we thought it's best to round up all the popular and most-asked questions from dog owners...
Fall and Winter Dog Clothes - Fall Pet Safety tips

11 Large Dog Clothes Your Big Pet Needs This Fall and...

Dog fashion is not limited to small dogs that fit inside purses. Now, there's plenty of stylish large dog clothes for big dogs! While some...
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10 Pet-Friendly Fall Home Decor Safe for Dogs and Cats

Pumpkins, candles, throws, and a simmer pot in the kitchen... fall home decor sets the perfect mood for this cozy season. Unfortunately for us pet...
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8 Best Halloween Dog Statues for Your Spooky Decoration

Now that Halloween is almost upon us, we're finalizing every set of decorations in our houses, costumes, and treats. Whether you're planning to join a...
Halloween Bandana for Dogs

10 Best Halloween Bandana for Dogs Who Don’t Like Costumes

One of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up! The costumes and decorations are everything when celebrating the spooky season. However—and I'm sure most...
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10 Best Halloween Toys For Dogs This Spooky Season

With the spooky season just around the corner, what better way to spoil your pooch than by treating him to Halloween toys for dogs? One...
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9 Best Dog Sweaters for Warmth & Style in Fall

As always, summer is over before we know it. Before the cold season officially starts, it's better to prepare ahead of time as soon...