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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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Camden Savage - Oct 19, 2018

Animal cruelty and abuse of laboratory dogs is nothing new for pet owners who are aware of these problems, but did you know that...

Hydrocortisone Cream for Dogs - What Is It and When You Need It

Hydrocortisone Cream for Dogs: What Is It and How to Use...

Deborah Shores, DVM - Oct 18, 2018

Hydrocortisone is a medicinal substance that is found in many human-grade topicals. Its main utilization is in treating inflammation or allergic reactions, particularly if...

50 Awesome Handmade Dog Supplies

50 Awesome Handmade Dog Supplies

Dom Naish - Oct 18, 2018

At the risk of sounding like the parent of a preschooler, there is something special in a handmade item that you just don’t find...

9 Emergency Dog Health Problems That Cannot Be Delayed

9 Emergency Dog Health Conditions That Cannot Be Delayed

Kelli Pechal, VT - Oct 17, 2018

Dealing with any type of dog health problems is often distressing for pet owners, and you must take your pup to the vet if...

7 Situations That May Stress Out Your Dogs

7 Situations That May Stress Out Your Dogs

Latasha Doyle - Oct 16, 2018

The world is a stressful place and even dogs experience triggers that can easily raise their anxiety level. Some pet owners, however, don't realize...

The Best Dog Trainers in San Diego

13 Best Dog Trainers in San Diego, California

James Rhys Clarke - Oct 16, 2018

Professional dog training isn’t just for dogs with problem behaviors. Many dogs can benefit from getting professional instruction. Having a trained professional who understands...

Top 7 Worst Human Foods for Dogs (Based on Studies)

7 Human Foods Dogs Can’t Eat and Why (Based on Studies)

Mary Concepcion, BSc - Oct 15, 2018

Even though dogs are somewhere between carnivores and omnivores that consume the organic matter of other animals, they can also be classified as opportunistic...

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Pet Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide

Diana Beth Miller - Oct 14, 2018

With so many pet insurance programs on the market, it’s hard to know which one offers the best coverage (and pricing) for your and...

1000 Most Cool Dog Names

Latasha Doyle - Oct 14, 2018

You've adopted a dog and it's now time to name your pup. If you're looking for cool dog names, we've got a huge list...

6 Most Common Dog Ear Problems - How to Prevent and Fix Them

6 Most Common Dog Ear Problems: How to Prevent and Fix...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Oct 13, 2018

One in five canines will suffer from some type of ear disease throughout their life. In most cases of dog ear problems, these issues...

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