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How to Select a Safe Halloween Costume for Your Dog

The last Sunday of October is here. It doesn't seem possible that next Sunday will be November 1st! Did you have time to read...

Stray Dogs: Is the UK Still a Nation of Dog Lovers?

For generations, the UK has billed itself as being a nation of dog lovers. Yet every day a shocking number of healthy dogs are...

Let’s Talk: Halloween Hazards for Dogs

Halloween is fast approaching and with it comes costumes, candy and lots of decorations. Holidays can be a lot of fun for humans, but...

Sunday’s Recap: What Ingredients Should You Look For in Dog Food?

I can't believe it's the middle of October already! Fall is well underway here in Maine, and everyone is busy preparing for winter. We're...

Let’s Talk: Breed Specific Legislation and Restrictions

Good afternoon readers. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. Did you happen to check out my column last week about the...

Sunday’s Recap: Best Dog Supplies According to the Experts

Another Sunday is in the books! It was a chilly day here in Maine, and we spent most of the afternoon working on behavioral...

Do Your Kids Know How to be Around Dogs?

Dogs are a big part of our lives, and if you're a parent with one or more children, you know that dogs are a...

The Hidden Costs of Dog Ownership

Having a new puppy in the house is certainly forcing me to do a lot of research about training and behavior modification. It also...

Sunday’s Recap: Sustainability in the Pet Industry

Good Sunday morning, readers! I hope you enjoyed your week as much as I did. Hopefully you caught my column last week. I talked...

Op-ed: True Confession – I Gave My Sister a Wolfdog Hybrid

Evidence indicates that the domestication of wolves began between 10,000 and 100,000 years ago. This was the beginning of the genetic split between wolves...

Sunday’s Recap: 9 Blogs for Dog Lovers

It's Sunday again, and you know what that means - time for my Sunday Recap. Did you have time to catch my column last week?...

Op-Ed: Serendipity and Dogs

I’ve been thinking a lot about serendipity lately, which as you’ll understand in a moment if you don’t already, means that anything I learn...

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Tick season is just around the corner, and with tick bites come several possible diseases, including Lyme disease in dogs. Did you know that 63,000...
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How Do Dogs Get Cancer?

Cancer is a frightening word, and as a dog owner, it's natural to worry about your furry friend's health. Just like in humans, cancer in...
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35 Most Beautiful Dog Breeds in the World

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In a world full of canines, many dog lovers consider the ones on this...
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5 Best Recipes for Homemade Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

Looking for the best homemade dog food for sensitive stomachs? Most commercial dog foods trigger health problems, especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs. But lucky for...
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My Dog Is Scared of Me: Reasons and 10 Easy Ways...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - There are different reasons why your dog is scared of you. It could be their past traumatic experiences, frequent accidents, they are...
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Recipe: Easy-to-Make Homemade Dog Food for Liver Disease

Unfortunately, for dogs diagnosed with liver disease, there are no specific treatments available. The only way to treat liver disease in dogs is to adjust...
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Vestibular Disease in Dogs and When to Consider Euthanasia

One day, your dog is happy and active, running around as usual. The next, they are stumbling, tilting their head, or even struggling to stand. If...
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38 Non-Shedding Dog Breeds (Recommended for Allergic People!)

Are you looking for the best non-shedding dog breeds for allergy sufferers like you (or a family member?)? That's why I wrote this article! As a...
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Yeast Infection in Dogs: Causes of Dog Yeast Infections

If your dog has been scratching excessively, shaking its head, or licking its paws more than usual, it might have a yeast infection. Yeast infections...
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25 Most Affordable Low-Cost Dog Breeds

Let’s face it: Owning a pet can be expensive, but even people with limited incomes want to enjoy the benefits of dog ownership. The expenses of...