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Service Dog Owner Believes Petco Grooming Area Policy Discriminates Against Those with Disabilities

Service Dog Owner Says Petco Discriminates Against Those with Disabilities

Service dogs are a common site in most public places, and many establishments are welcoming and equipped to handle having these furry helpers in...
Researchers Discover a Better Treatment for Epilepsy in Dogs

Researchers Discover a Better Treatment for Epilepsy in Dogs

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for a common type of epilepsy in dogs. Now, steps toward treatment and preventative breeding are possible. Epilepsy in...
Calm Your Anxious Dog the Easy Way with Calm Balm

Calm Your Anxious Dog the Easy Way with Calm Balm

We have a dog who suffers from separation anxiety. Although I feel bad for her, it’s also quite annoying. Chloe, our 6-year-old boxer, is...
TickChek is Helping Pet Owners in High-Risk Areas

TickChek is Helping Pet Owners in High-Risk Areas

One of the most common issues that arise for pet owners in the spring time is the infestation of ticks that always comes with...
New Technology Helps Us Understand What Dogs Are Trying to Tell Us

New Technology Helps Us Understand What Dogs Are Trying to Tell Us

There have been a lot of companies jumping in the pool of pet communication lately, but Voyce is definitely standing out. They have created...
You Won't Have to Carry Full Dog Waste Bags With the Poo Butler

You Won’t Have to Carry Full Dog Waste Bags With the Poo Butler

Dog ownership comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Some of them can be fun like training, exercising your dog and giving him all...
Pup Pops Are a Cool Treat for Your Dog on a Hot Day

Pup Pops Are a Cool Treat for Your Dog on a Hot Day

Proper hydration is as important for dogs as it is for humans. Staying hydrated allows your dog’s body to function properly and it is...
Have You Ever Seen a Dog This Happy to Sleep in a Bed

Have You Ever Seen a Dog This Happy to Sleep in a Bed?

I must admit, this is sweetest and the most beautiful video I have ever seen. This must have been a heart-warming moment both for...
Quality Pet Food Retailer in Des Moines is Expanding

Quality Pet Food Retailer in Des Moines is Expanding

April Lawrence looked at every pet store in the Beaverdale, Iowa area for a healthy pet food that she would feel good about feeding...
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18th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Competition Result

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA—Fifty adorable sur-fur dogs competed in the Helen Woodward Animal Center's 18th Annual Dog Surf Surf-A-Thon competition held at the Del Mar...
Up Dog Toys Has A New Puzzle Toy In the Works

Up Dog Toys Has A New Puzzle Toy In the Works

If you have a dog that likes to chew on toys, you've probably got a pile of them lying around your house. Your dog doesn't care what their toys...
Struggling Garmin May Be Saved By Dogs

Struggling Garmin May Be Saved By Dogs

Garmin, best known for their advanced technology in the field of GPS, has been struggling recently. With slowing sales and big drops in the...

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Sasha the dog running on the beach

4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...