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Dog Allergies More Severe Than Normal This Fall, Veterinarians Say

Dog Allergies More Severe Than Normal This Fall, Veterinarians Say

There have been more cases of dogs being treated for allergies this season than in the past, and the allergic reactions in dogs are...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say

Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say

Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs. There is...
Family Grieves After Dog Dies from Deadly Chewing Gum Ingredient

Family Grieves After Dog Dies from Deadly Chewing Gum Ingredient

Canon’s owners want other families with pets to be extra careful and aware of this dangerous stuff for dogs that’s lurking in the food...
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says

Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says

Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
Two Dogs Thrown Out of a Moving Vehicle on a Highway Saved by a Trucker

Two Dogs Thrown Out on a NY Highway Saved by a Trucker

A pair of Beagle dogs were saved by a passing truck driver and are now recovering after they were thrown out of a moving...
Labrador Life Expectancy Through Color - Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy than Black or Yellow Labs

Labrador Life Expectancy Through Color: Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy than Black or Yellow...

The color of their fur is not the actual problem. Rather, it's how they are bred that might be harmful to these animals' genes....
FDA Warns Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Seizures in Dogs

FDA Warns Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Seizures in Dogs

Weaker dogs with a history of epilepsy are susceptible to the strong side effects of chemicals in flea and tick medication, and may go...
Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says (and 5 More Facts About Dog Scent Marking)

Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says

New research shows that dogs, our most trusted companions, apparently tend to lie to other dogs and are very capable of deception. A new...
Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

A heartbreaking footage released by RSPCA shows an abandoned dog trying to chase after a car in which the pup was just driven in and...
A Couple Forced a Sick and Starving Dog to Chew Off His Own Foot to Survive

Tied to a Pole for Weeks, a Starving Dog Had to Chew off His...

A couple from South Carolina tied their sick and starving Great Dane to a metal pole, leaving him no water or food, and the...
Caught on Video - Deputy Shoots a Small Dog That Posed No Threat

Caught on Video: Deputy Shoots a Small Dog That Posed No Threat

A video surfaced on social media of a deputy shooting a small dog, Reese's, that started barking at him but didn't seem to pose...
This Dog Died of Starvation After the Owner Left Him Alone for 2 Months

Dog Died of Starvation After the Owner Left Him Alone for 2 Months

Diesel the dog has starved to death after his owner deliberately locked him up in the apartment and left, never leaving him any food.  The...

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Did you know that more dog owners than ever are turning to online virtual dog training classes? What started as a pandemic trend has now...
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How to Train a Rescue Dog: 7 Actionable Steps

About 5.8 million pets entered shelters and rescue centers in the United States in 2024. 4.2 million of them had been adopted into loving...
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Meet Aloka the Peace Dog!

On a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 21, amid honking horns from speeding vehicles, a soft rhythm echoes ahead. Scantily padded or bare feet on...
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Bernedoodle Dog Breed Profile

Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Poodle and the gentle loyalty of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Fascinating, right? That's exactly what you'll...
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Dog Holiday Gift-Wrapping Safety Tips & Ideas

It's the gift-wrapping season! But did you know that common gift-wrapping materials, like ribbons, tinsel, and glitter, can pose serious health risks to dogs if...
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Puppy’s First Christmas: 6 Tips For a Safe & Joyful Holiday

I still remember how Christmas felt as a kid. All the twinkling lights, new scents, jolly music, yummy foods... it was magical! It's indeed the...
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8 Ways to Create a Calm Space for Pets During Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to families around the world, but it can also overwhelm our dogs and cats with the noise,...
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Did you know that dogs can get dehydrated in cold weather just as much as in hot weather? It's the season when dogs are less...
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Dog Side Eye: What It Means & When to Worry (+...

You know that look dogs give when you move their favorite toy or say 'bath time'? Yep. The classic dog side eye, part sass,...