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The pet market continues to grow, and we see more products coming out for dog owners to buy and use. Top Dog Tips publishes several videos a week where we present the most interesting, best looking, unique and unusual dog products, dog technology, or anything else related to dogs. Videos only, every single week!

Why Do Cats Hate Water?

Why Do Cats Hate Water?

It is well-known that cats hate water. If you’ve ever tried to give your feline friend a bath, it has probably left you wondering why do cats hate water? If you watch nature documentaries or spend any time at a zoo, you may have seen large cats (like lions and tigers) playing in the water or running into the water to catch prey.
Duke-N-Boots Cat Litter Scoop

Review: Duke-N-Boots Cat Litter Scoop

Scooping a litter box is one of the only downsides to owning a cat. The Duke-N-Boots cat litter scoop makes this daunting task a little bit easier. I don't think any pet owner enjoys scooping out a litter box, but it still has to be done. This cat litter scoop makes it easier for pet owners to clean up after their cats without risking touching the dirty litter.
Coconut and Cranberry Dog Treat Recipe

Recipe: Coconut and Cranberry Dog Treats

Cranberries and coconut are both superfoods for dogs. These coconut and cranberry dog treats are an easy way to add some extra nutrients to your pets diet. Cranberries are high in fiber and antioxidants, which help prevent disease and boost your dog's immune system. Adding cranberries to your dog's diet can also help if he is having urinary tract issues.

Cinnamon Banana Dog Treat Recipe

Cinnamon is often added to human food recipes to jazz up the flavor and add some additional nutrients. This cinnamon banana dog treat recipe can do the same for your pet! Cinnamon has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. If your dog is older or overweight, adding cinnamon to his diet has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts

Why Do Dogs Smell Each Other’s Butts?

This is a question that I am asked frequently by readers as well as other dog owners that I know. Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? It seems strange to us, but dogs can actually gain a lot of information about each other by sniffing another dog’s rear end or genital area.
Homemade Dog Food for Ear Infections

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Ear Infections

Ear infections in dogs are a common problem, and some dogs get them more than others. Homemade dog food for ear infections are also known as yeast starvation recipes, and they help to reduce one of the most common causes of ear infections in dogs.
Why Do Cats Knead

Why Do Cats Knead?

If you’re a cat owner, there is a good chance you’re familiar with kneading. This annoying - and sometimes painful - behavior leads owners to wonder why do cats knead? If you don’t know what kneading is, think of what it means to knead bread. The cat will push and pull each front paw, usually alternating one paw to the next. While they are pushing their paw down, their claws will usually extend. This is the painful part that I mentioned before. As they pull their paw back, the claws will retract.
Why Do Cats Sleep So Much

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?

It seems like every time I look at my cats, they are sleeping. Throughout the day, they all seem to spend the majority of their time sleeping. Why do cats sleep so much? My cats are all between 8-12 years old. I know this has something to do with why they sleep more now than they did a few years ago. The other day I was wondering about why cats sleep so much. Humans are bigger and much more active than cats. So why do they sleep so much more than us?
Why Does My Dog Sleep So Much

Why Do Dogs Sleep So Much?

Every time I look at my dogs, at least one of them is sleeping. Throughout the day, they all seem to spend the majority of their time sleeping. Why do dogs sleep so much? My dogs are all between 8-10 years old. I know this has something to do with why they sleep more now than they did a few years ago. The other day I got to wondering about why dogs sleep so much. Humans are bigger and much more active than dogs. So why do they sleep so much more than us?
pawsincar 3-in-1 pet carrier

Review: Pawsincar 3-in-1 Pet Carrier, Car Seat and Bed

There are hundreds of pet carriers on the market, but not many are as versatile as this 3-in-1 carrier from pawsincar. It is a purse style pet carrier that can also be used as a pet car seat or a travel bed. There are many factors to consider when choosing the best carrier for your pet. Size, of course, is one of the most important factors.
Why Do Dogs Smell Your Crotch

Why Do Dogs Smell Your Crotch?

There have been many occasions when I have been embarrassed by my dog smelling someone’s crotch. It seems odd to us, but the answer to why do dogs smell your crotch is actually not as odd as you may think.
Can You Put Antibiotic Ointment on a Dog?

Can You Put Antibiotic Ointment On A Dog?

If you get a small cut or scrape, you probably know how to clean it out and bandage it on your own. Cleaning cuts and scrapes on dogs is very similar, but it leaves many pet owners wondering can you put antibiotic ointment on a dog?

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