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How Dog Shows May Incite Puppy Mill Cruelty

How Dog Shows May Incite Puppy Mill Cruelty

There's an argument to be made that televised dog shows are for marketing purposes and they may be a partial cause of cruelty through...
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Therapy Dogs Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Kids, Study Shows

Most kids with ADHD get by with medication but having a therapy dog might be better solution, according to researchers from the University of...
Kids Who Grow Up With Dogs Have Lower Asthma Risks

Kids Who Grow Up With Dogs Have Lower Asthma Risks

Research confirms how having a dog in the family with kids has many health benefits for children, particularly those with asthma. Kids who grow up...
Why Are Dogs More Prone to Bite Nervous People

Why Are Dogs More Prone to Bite Nervous People?

Apparently, your stressful demeanor around dogs can increase the risks of dog bites, experts say. Can dogs smell fear in humans? You might have been...
Pets Remember Things Better Than You Think, Studies Show

Pets Remember Things Better Than You Think, Studies Show

Experts keep doing studies on the memory of dogs and cats for one very important reason that could benefit humans. Do pets have long-term memories?...
New DNA Test Finds Answers to Why Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes

New DNA Test Finds Answers to Why Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes

Scientists from Embark Veterinary might have finally determined the answer to why Siberian Huskies have blue eyes. Following a DNA test of 6,070 dogs,...
U.S. House Votes to Ban Killing, Eating of Dogs and Cats

U.S. House Votes to Ban Killing, Eating of Dogs and Cats

This is a big win for pets and pet owners in America. The question is, now, when will the rest of the world follow? Democrats...
New Jersey Bill Plans to License Dog Trainers

New Jersey Bill to Require Dog Trainers to be Licensed

Two New Jersey lawmakers have submitted a bill that may soon require dog trainers to get a license before they can work. Were you thinking...
Study - New Blood Test Makes It Easier to Detect Liver Disease in Dogs

Study: New Blood Test Makes It Easier to Detect Liver Disease in Dogs

The simple blood test that vets developed may soon make detection of liver disease in dogs easier and more specific. Dog liver disease has long...
How to Protect Dogs from Risks of Toxic Blue-Green Algae

Protect Your Dogs from Toxic Blue-Green Algae

Some public areas in Florida have already closed and several dogs have landed in the hospital because of blue-green algae poisoning. Florida has been on...
Resilient Pit Bull Siblings Muzzled with Hair Bands and Abandoned

Pit Bull Siblings Were Muzzled with Hair Bands and Abandoned

A maintenance man did not expect to find abandoned puppies in the apartment complex he manages. Worse, he could not imagine how someone would...
Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests

Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests

There’s a never-ending debate about the nutritional benefits and dangers of raw food for dogs, but a new study has finally added another point...

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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

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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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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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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...