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Do You Need Pet Insurance?

Do You Need Pet Insurance? Your Guide to Insuring Your Pets

Pet health insurance has become a billion dollar industry over the past few years. More and more insurance companies are offering pet coverage, and many new insurance companies have popped up that specialize in pet insurance. So the question is, do you need pet insurance?
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Why Not to Walk A Dog Without a Leash

We all know that dogs need plenty of exercises, especially if you own a high-energy breed. Going for walks is just one form of...
How to Get Pet Stains Out of the Carpet and Furniture

How to Get Pet Stains Out of the Carpet and Furniture

Uh-oh, you've come home to see a stain left on the carpet. Unfortunately this is a common problem for pet parents. If you have a...
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Dog Food Advisor Review – Is It Reliable?

As a big fanatic of dog products research, and especially dog food brands research for the better health of my canines, I decided to...
4 Ways This Major Pet Supplier Ties to Animal Cruelty

4 Ways This Major Pet Supplier Ties to Animal Cruelty

Marshall Pet Products sells food, grooming, health items, toys, and other products for birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits, and other common pets for...
Animal Hoarding - What You Must Know

Animal Hoarding: What You Must Know

Many of us are familiar with the psychological disorder of compulsive hoarding. Typically, it's people who collect inanimate objects excessively because they're unable to...
How Dog Smuggling Business Works

The Business of Dog Smuggling and How It Works

One of the largest animal welfare issues is the one that most people aren't aware of: puppy trafficking. As the popularity of pets, dogs...
The 7 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Call Yourself a Pet Parent

7 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Call Yourself a “Pet Parent”

Some controversy was stirred when, a few years back, M.A. Wallace wrote a rather passionate article in The Cut on why “it’s wrong” for...
Yes, You Call Call Yourself a Dog Parent and Here’s Why

Yes, You Can Call Yourself a “Dog Parent” and Here’s Why

With more people adopting pets in the U.S., and with the demographic crisis in the Western world worsening, an interesting divide between pet owners...
Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe

30 Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe

Myths abound in the dog world and today, we’re looking at some of the most popular ones that many of us pet owners still...
How Fighting Dogs Are Trained

How Fighting Dogs Are Trained: The Grim Reality

We know that dog fighting is illegal, but some people still believe that it shouldn’t be. What exactly goes into training fighting canines? Which...
happy tail syndrome

A Case Against Cutting Dogs’ Tails and Ears

With the excitement of bringing home a purebred puppy, many new owners are given the option they perhaps had never even thought of before...

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7 Ways to Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Night

Halloween is one of the most stressful nights of the year for dogs. The doorbell rings constantly, costumes confuse them, and fireworks or loud...
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20 Signs a Dog is Stressed (Based on Science)

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone, including dogs. The truth is: stress isn’t always bad either! It reminds us to eat, helps...
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12 Fun Halloween Activities for Dogs

Halloween fun will not be complete without celebrating it with our dogs. While you can't give your dog the usual Halloween sweets and chocolates, there...
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100+ Fall Dog Names For Your Autumn Puppy

It's no secret that dogs love fall. With the colder weather, crisper air, and the overall cozy vibes... what's not to like? It's also arguably...
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12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
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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...
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12 Best Halloween Treats For Dogs + 3 Homemade Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner, and you'll soon need to find creative ways to get your dog's cooperation while trying on different Halloween...
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Dogs in Halloween Movies (31 Scary and Adorable Movie Pups!)

Halloween wouldn't be complete without watching our favorite spooky films. And if you're a dog lover, your watchlist must include Halloween movies with dogs...
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7 Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs (and Safe Ones!)

Pumpkin spice season may be your favorite time of year, but did you know many classic fall foods can actually be dangerous for your...
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15 Fall Pet Safety Tips This Autumn Season

The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. That means it's the autumn season! Fall is an ideal time to...