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Dog Afraid of Stairs - Why and What To Do

Is Your Dog Afraid of Stairs? Here’s How to Fix This...

Rachael Leanny - Dec 2, 2019

Does your puppy or dog whine, cry, tuck their tail, and turn away when it comes to using a set of stairs? You're not...

Dog Scared of Thunderstorms - 6 Things to Do to Help Your Dog

Dog Scared of Thunderstorms? 6 Things to Do to Help

Rachael Leanny - Jun 27, 2019

There are a variety of reasons for why your dog may be scared or show fear during a thunderstorm. Dogs can be aware of...

Dog Scared of Fireworks - 7 Things You Can Do to Help

Dog Scared of Fireworks? 7 Things You Can Do to Help

Shelly Graves - Jun 12, 2019

Dogs are often afraid of loud noises like thunder or fireworks. These sounds are often a source of great distress, fear and anxiety for...

10 Things Dogs Are Scared of the Most

10 Things Dogs Are Scared of the Most

Latasha Doyle - Jan 3, 2019

Dogs, similarly to people, can suffer from various fears and phobias. Fears and phobias that occur in dogs can stem from a number of...

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Cinnamon for Dogs - Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

Cinnamon for Dogs: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects

Shelly Graves - May 14, 2020

We know cinnamon has health benefits for people, but have you ever wondered if it’s safe for your dog to chew on a cinnamon...

25 Benefits of Kids Growing Up with Pets

25 Benefits of Kids Growing Up with Pets

Diana Beth Miller - May 13, 2020

Bringing a dog into a family with small children around is not a decision to take lightly. Many parents are concerned over the health...

Going To a Dog Park for the First Time

12 Etiquette Rules for Dog Parks

Latasha Doyle - May 12, 2020

Dog parks are the perfect place to bring your pet for some exercise and playtime fun. Your pet gets the opportunity to run around...

16 Reasons Why Adopting a Second Dog Is a Good Idea

Dom Naish - May 11, 2020

Caring for a dog can be a rewarding experience, but adopting a second dog when you're already caring for one is something pet owners...

Buying Cheap Pet Meds Online for Dogs

How to Safely Buy Cheap Pet Meds Online

Diana Beth Miller - May 6, 2020

Buying prescription drugs for dogs each month can get expensive. Now more than ever, many dog owners on the budget struggle with the costs...

6 Reasons You Should Always Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

6 Reasons to Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

Shelly Graves - May 6, 2020

For some dog owners, it may sometimes seem like an imposition to pick up dog poop, but it’s our responsibility. And the reason it's...

Dog Anesthesia

Dog Anesthesia: How Safe Is It?

Jackie Jurchenko, MSc - May 5, 2020

Your dog needs surgery, and your heart is focused on the immediate needs of your pet. The surgery could be for an injury, illness...

Most Dangerous Ingredients in Dog Foods

4 Dangerous Ingredients Used in Dog Foods

Jennifer Niskanen - May 5, 2020

Dog food can cost a pretty penny. While some pet owners may associate higher cost of pet food with higher quality dog food ingredients,...

11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Most Popular Dog Sports

Patrick Lumontod - May 4, 2020

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...

27 Unsafe Human Medicine for Dogs

27 Unsafe Human Medications for Dogs

Diana Beth Miller - May 4, 2020

There's some human medicine that is safe to give dogs under veterinary supervision. However, there are far more medications that are toxic to pets....

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