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How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health

How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health

Cody Griffin - Aug 24, 2017

Recent research reveals that German Shepherds could be more predisposed to health issues like arthritis due to how they have been bred. German Shepherds are...

Top 22 Most Muscular Dog Breeds

22 Most Muscular Dog Breeds

Amy Downs - Jul 29, 2017

Muscles are a sign of health and vitality, even for dogs. When you own a canine that has muscles rippling like the water, for...

Best Dog Food for German Shepherds

Best Dog Food for German Shepherds: 8 Vet Recommended Brands

Deborah Shores, DVM - May 9, 2017

Dog lovers are hard-pressed to find a pup as reliable and dedicated as the German Shepherd. The German Shepherd dog, or GSD (as vets...

German Shepherd Dog Breed Profile

Patrick Lumontod - Sep 14, 2016

For the uninitiated, German Shepherd Dogs are also called the Alsatian in England and other parts of Europe. According to the American Kennel Club,...

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15 Safe Human Meds for Dogs

15 Safe Human Medications for Dogs

Kelli Pechal, VT - Aug 14, 2018

We all have a friend of a friend whose sister is a vet tech and she says it’s perfectly fine to give to...

25 Ways to Manage Diabetes in Dogs

25 Ways to Manage Diabetes in Dogs [Infographic]

Top Dog Tips - Aug 13, 2018

Diabetes is a disease of the endocrine system which manages everything including hormones, metabolism, growth and development in the dog. In the case of...

12 Must-Haves for Camping With Your Dog

12 Must-Haves for Camping With Your Dog

James Rhys Clarke - Aug 12, 2018

These some of the most important things to bring with you if you’re going camping with your furry best friend. If you're yet to try...

Vet Tips on How to Care for Senior Dogs

6 Vet’s Tips on How to Care for Senior Dogs

Deborah Shores, DVM - Aug 10, 2018

Our pets today live much longer than they did a few decades ago, thanks to advancements in veterinary care and a variety of medicine,...

Kids vs Dogs - Differences and Similarities of Raising Children and Dogs

Kids vs Dogs: Differences and Similarities in Raising Them

Diana Beth Miller - Aug 9, 2018

As a devoted pet parent, you have likely made the comparison of pet parenthood to being a human parent. You have also likely heard...

Truths of homemade dog food recipes

20 Pros, Cons and Myths About Homemade Dog Foods

Amy Downs - Aug 9, 2018

Pet owners know that homemade dog food can be a great nutritional choice for their canines when done right. If done incorrectly, however, it...

Renting with Dogs - Top 8 Tips for Leasing ApartmentHouse as a Pet Owner

8 Tips for Leasing Apartment/House as a Pet Owner

Camden Savage - Aug 8, 2018

Finding a good apartment or house as a pet owner can be difficult since a landlord is likely to prefer a tenant without pets....

The Guide to Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

Lesley Daunt - Aug 7, 2018

The concept of financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) is becoming increasingly popular, and Americans today are saving more than we previously thought. But...

Does Hypoallergenic Dog Food Really Work

Ask a Vet: Does Hypoallergenic Dog Food Really Work and Why?

Deborah Shores, DVM - Aug 6, 2018

If your dog suffers from itchy skin, your veterinarian may have suggested a "diet trial" or "elimination diet" using hypoallergenic dog food as the most...

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...

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