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Vet Guide on Flea Pills for Dogs

The Vet’s Guide on Flea Pills for Dogs

Dana Brown, DVM - Jul 8, 2018

There is a large variety of flea preventative products for dogs available today. Not every product is right for every pet, however, and it...

Top 50 Best Flea Treatment for Dogs

Top 50 Best Flea Treatments for Dogs

Diana Beth Miller - May 31, 2018

With so many flea treatment options on the market, it’s hard to know which option is the best flea treatment for dogs. It's your responsibility to choose a treatment that will not only be effective, but also safe for your canine companion.

Top 5 Best Dog Flea Combs for Every Coat Type

Top 5 Best Dog Flea Combs for Every Coat Type

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 23, 2018

Fleas on dogs is not something to take lightly. These tiny parasites can spread dangerous diseases, and they will make your dog extremely uncomfortable....

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...

DIY Homemade Flea Trap

DIY Homemade Flea Trap: A Cheap and Easy Way to Catch...

James Rhys Clarke - Jan 29, 2018

Say 'fleas' and you will see any dog owner cringe. These pesky little parasites have caused many a headache, but don't despair, there are...

Can Dogs Get Fleas In the Winter

Can Dogs Get Fleas In the Winter?

James Rhys Clarke - Oct 11, 2017

Parasites are annoying, and fleas are one of the main suspects pet owners have to deal with. Summer is usually when we are all...

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8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 23, 2018

No pet owner ever wants to leave their pets behind, but traveling with dogs can sometimes be complicated. This is especially true when attempting...

12 Complications That Develop When Ignoring Dog Dental Health

12 Complications That Develop When You Ignore Your Dog’s Dental Health

James Rhys Clarke - Sep 22, 2018

A dog's dental health is vital to the animal's overall wellness. Unfortunately, it’s common for veterinarians to encounter dogs with neglected dental health, as...

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

Latasha Doyle - Sep 21, 2018

It's only fairly recently that the world’s favorite affordable flatpack furniture store began carrying pet-specific furniture, and a collective sigh of relief could be...

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

Shealee Norris - Sep 20, 2018

It’s no secret that many companies use animals, specifically dogs, for research and development. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic name brands are especially notorious for doing...

Guide to Senior Dog Adoption

Senior Dog Adoption: Should You Be Worried?

Amy Downs - Sep 20, 2018

Adopting a dog is rarely a decision to be made lightly because it means taking on a great responsibility of caring for another being....

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs - Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs: Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Dana Brown, DVM - Sep 19, 2018

Muscle atrophy is a medical condition in which the mass of muscles deteriorates, sometimes in localized areas and other times affecting multiple. Signs of...

Should I Return My Dog - Few Things to Consider Before Making the Decision

Thinking of Returning Your Dog? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

Latasha Doyle - Sep 18, 2018

Having to return your adopted or rescued dog is never an easy decision, although sometimes it is simply necessary. According to ASPCA, among the...

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies that Owners Often Have Problems With

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies That Owners Often Have Problems With

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 17, 2018

There are so many dog supplies on the market today designed to make your and your dog’s lives easier. Unfortunately, some of these products...

Double Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

Double Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

Katherine McKay - Sep 16, 2018

One of the first breeds that comes to mind when people hear about double coated dogs are Huskies. And while that’s a fitting response,...

Top Benefits of Owning a Dog

4 Scientifically Proven Physical and Social Benefits of Owning a Dog

Kristina Jovellar, MSc - Sep 15, 2018

People have lived in the company of animals since the beginning of mankind, but it is only in the last decade that we have...

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