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Best Dog Food and Diet for Arthritic Dogs
Dog Food

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

Deborah Shores, DVM -
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
Dog Health

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

Deborah Shores, DVM -
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
Dog Care

The Vet’s Guide on Buying Shampoo for Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM -
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
Dog Care

Veterinarian’s Guide on Flea Collars for Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM -
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
Dog Food

The Veterinarian’s Guide on Shopping for Hypoallergenic Dog Foods

Deborah Shores, DVM -
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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Heated Dog Blankets and Beds - Are They Useful and Safe for Our Pets

Heated Dog Blankets and Beds: Are They Useful and Safe for...

Rachel Garner -
Despite all the fluff and fur, pets may need help keeping warm, particularly during the colder seasons. While heated dog blankets can come with hazards,...
Breathing Problems in Dogs - What It Means and How to Fix It

Breathing Problems in Dogs: How to Spot Them and What to...

Kelli Pechal, VT -
Numerous dog breathing problems can present a life-threatening situation and a quick reaction on the owner's part is often necessary. Respiratory problems can be...
Lifelong Dog Care Costs Explained

Lifelong Dog Care Costs Explained

Diana Beth Miller -
Aspiring dog owners often underestimate the cost of dog ownership over a lifetime, sometimes either focusing only on monthly or yearly costs, or overlooking...
5 Signs of Dog Anal Glands Problems (And What to Do)

5 Signs of Dog Anal Glands Problems (And What to Do)

Kelli Pechal, VT -
While dog anal glands problems are usually not life-threatening, with the exception of anal gland cancer, they are relatively common and can affect your dog’s...
Disaster Preparedness - Are You and Your Pet Prepared

Disaster Preparedness: Are You and Your Pet Prepared?

Latasha Doyle -
Disaster preparedness is something that many of us don’t think about until it’s too late. In light of the devastating natural disasters we have...
Top 16 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog After Adopting

16 Commands You Must Teach Your Dog After Adopting

Patrick Lumontod -
You’ve made an excellent decision to adopt a homeless dog from your local animal shelter. However, when adopting a dog with an unknown history,...
A Dog for Personal Protection - 6 Things You Must Consider First

A Dog for Personal Protection: 6 Things You Must Consider First

Patrick Lumontod -
We adopt dogs for many reasons: we may want companionship, a jogging partner, or someone else to take care of; we may be looking...
AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification - Everything You Need to Know

Canine Good Citizen Certification: Everything You Need to Know

Diana Beth Miller -
The AKC Canine Good Citizen program provides a solid foundation of behavioral training for your dog, but it also comes with some unexpected additional...
Top 45 Best Dog Rescues in the World That Make a Difference

Top 45 Best Dog Rescues in the World

Top Dog Tips -
Top Dog Tips awards program recognizes The 45 World's Best Dog Rescues of 2019 for their dedication, accomplishments and the difference that they make.
15 of My Personal Favorite Dog Food Recipes

15 of My Personal Favorite Dog Food Recipes

Samantha Randall -
We have hundreds of recipes published here on Top Dog Tips for dog owners looking to start cooking for their pets. However, with so...
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