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Best Dog Food and Diet for Arthritic Dogs

Ask a Vet: What’s the Best Dog Food for Arthritis?

Deborah Shores, DVM - Oct 7, 2018

As dogs age, their health deteriorates, and the most common health problem in senior dogs is osteoarthritis (1). Unfortunately, canine arthritis is not exclusive to...

Can Overweight Dogs Be Put On a Diet

Ask a Vet: How to Put an Overweight Dog on a...

Deborah Shores, DVM - Aug 5, 2018

In recent years, dogs - just like their human counterparts - have become more and more overweight (1). In fact, studies show that canine obesity...

The Veterinarians Guide on Dog Flea Shampoos

The Vet’s Guide on Buying Shampoo for Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM - Apr 3, 2018

Unfortunately for dogs, there comes a time when they must have a bath. Picking the right type of shampoo for dogs and their specific...

Flea Collar for Dogs - Vet's Buying Guide

Veterinarian’s Guide on Flea Collars for Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM - Feb 9, 2018

Fleas have been a nuisance to dogs and their human companions for a millennia. In the last 50 years, flea control has become much...

Hypoallergenic Dog Foods - The Vet's Buying Guide

The Veterinarian’s Guide on Shopping for Hypoallergenic Dog Foods

Deborah Shores, DVM - Jan 21, 2018

Most of us are already familiar with hypoallergenic products for humans – cosmetics, shampoos and the like, but what how much do you know...

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Flea and Tickborne Illnesses in Dogs - The Complete Guide

Flea and Tickborne Illnesses in Dogs: The Complete Guide

Dana Brown, DVM - Apr 24, 2019

We give our dogs preventative medications every month to keep fleas and ticks at bay, but we are also protecting them against a whole...

The Best Indoor Pet Gates

The 10 Best Indoor Pet Gates

James Rhys Clarke - Apr 22, 2019

Using indoor pet gates is a great way to set certain areas of your home off-limits, but they’re also a good way to keep...

3 Common Knee Problems in Dogs and What to Know About...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Apr 21, 2019

Dogs can suffer from knee problems just like humans, and just like with us, these problems can seriously affect their quality of life. Knowing what...

America’s Best Dog Trainers

Top 10 America’s Best Dog Trainers of 2019

Top Dog Tips - Apr 19, 2019

Finding a dog trainer whose training approach gels with your personal philosophy can be difficult, but there are some great names out there. These...

Depression in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Depression in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Kelli Pechal, VT - Apr 18, 2019

Depression is often a misunderstood illness. It is no surprise then that many people think that this problem is reserved for humans and that...

The 9 Best Cooling Dog Bed Brands for Hot Weather

The 9 Best Cooling Dog Beds for Hot Weather

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 18, 2019

There are a million and one cooling dog bed brands out there, but which are worth the investment and which are cheap knockoffs with...

The Best Dog Pool Choices for Summer

Top 12 Best Dog Pool Choices for Summer

Dom Naish - Apr 17, 2019

As the temperatures continue to increase, more dogs are at risk of overheating. Not many dog owners are aware of how dangerous overheating for...

Different Types of Dog Cooling Products: Mats, Beds, Vests, Bandanas, Collars

James Rhys Clarke - Apr 15, 2019

The summer is close, and as much as high temperatures affect you, they can affect your pooch even harder. That’s why there are so...

14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 13, 2019

Once you adopt a pup, spaying or neutering is often high up on the priority list for many pet owners, but not all are...

Top 20 Most Feminine Dog Breeds for Women and Men

20 Most Feminine Dog Breeds for Women and Men

Amy Downs - Apr 11, 2019

When you think of a feminine dog, you may have the image in your mind of a prissy little pooch riding around in a...

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Top Dog Tips is here to provide dog owners with the most accurate and in-depth tips and advice on dog care, health, nutrition and training from the industry experts – veterinarians, dog trainers, groomers and animal scientists. We help dog owners effortlessly choose the best dog supplies on the market. We buy, test, review and rank pet products to help you avoid the bad stuff and purchase only what's best for you and your dog.