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How to Throw a Dog-Friendly Halloween Party: 6 Tips Inside!

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for pet owners in the United States. In fact, more than 30 million Americans dress up...
10 Unique Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day

10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy During the Day

If you’ve ever had a dog destroy your couch, bed or half your kitchen out of boredom, then you know how important it is...
You've Adopted a Puppy - Now What

You’ve Adopted a Puppy. Now What?

The big day has come and you are full of excitement - you are finally going to adopt a cute little puppy! It's very likely that...
How To Make Homemade Cleaners That Are Safe for Dogs

How to Make Homemade Pet-Friendly Cleaners

Take a look at the cleaning products underneath your kitchen sink or in your bathroom closet. Read the label. Aside from water, you probably can't pronounce...
How to Drain Anal Glands on Dogs

How to Drain Anal Glands on Dogs

The anal glands on a dog are located on either side of its anus. The glands each contain a sac (located in the middle...
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Recipe: Healthy Dog Cupcakes as a Celebratory Snack for Fido

This healthy dog cupcake recipe packs valuable nutrients, but it's also high in calories. Substitutions can be made to make it less calorie dense, however.
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19 Tips for Picking the Best Pet Insurance Plan [Infographic]

Since 2009, the number of pet health insurance companies in North America has exploded, and more pet owners today than ever before are searching...
Lessons on Effectively Crate Training Adult Dog

How to Crate Training an Older Dog: The Best Way to Kennel Train and...

Our dogs love their crates. But crate training an older dog is one of the most misunderstood ways of the house training process. Tons of people...
How To Help A Dog Get Into A Vehicle

How to Help a Dog Get Into a Vehicle

Even if your dog can jump up into your vehicle by himself, you should still know how to help a dog get into a vehicle to save the stress on his joints.
Pocket Beagle Dog Breed- Everything You Need To Know

Pocket Beagle Dog Breed: Everything You Need To Know

If you’ve never heard of a Pocket Beagle, you’re not alone, since they are quite a rare breed. You’re also not alone if you’re...
What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

Dogs are highly active animals, and their skeleton and muscles are subject to considerable stress. Not to be confused with a strain. A strain is a...
4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

Now that the cold days are coming to a close, you can expect things to start heating up as we're going through spring and...

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How to Prepare Pets for Daylight Saving Time

6 Ways to Prepare Pets for Daylight Saving Time

Pets might not understand the concept of minutes and hours the way we do, but they have a sense of time based on biological...
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Fall Allergies in Dogs: Signs, Prevention, and Treatments

Amber leaves, cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice in the air... only a few things we love about the fall season. But apart from the good...
Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed Or Bark

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...