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Short and Sweet, but Handle with Care

Do 'shorties' require more visits to the veterinarian? Can they get around by themselves? Know the special needs of short-legged pets and the extra steps you can take to help them live a happy, healthy, and comfortable life.

Dog Tips

Live in a Condo or Apartment? This Quiet, Low-Energy French Bulldog Could Be Perfect

Some breeds are high-energy and demand a large home and yard to romp around in. But not this guy — he's a good protector but doesn't bark much, and doesn't need a lot of exercise, making him perfect for apartment and condo dwellers wanting an independent free thinker.

Dog Tips

5 Popular Indoor Plants to Avoid Like the Plague

Houseplants and flowers are lovely for homes, but if you choose one of these five toxic beauties, you may be exposing your pet to toxins that can burn his mouth or cause seizures, arrhythmias, or worse. Select one of these 19 plants instead.

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This Breed Is More Predisposed to Devastating Disease

It appears to be caused by a genetic anomaly that causes deformities, sometimes severe. These pups have incompetent immune systems and will need a special regimen their whole life. But their lifespan is typically only about 2 years.

Food Facts

When Life Gives You Lemons, Share with Your Pet?

This yellow citrus fruit is used in many culinary creations, but did you know you can use it for your pet's meals as well? Learn how to offer it to your pet here.

Dog Tips

Avoid Tragedy — Check Your Pet for This Underlying Condition

It's a common problem, and a frequently ignored one. It's almost as if ignorance is bliss, optimism bias. Except it's really not — because it's linked to deadly inflammation, especially when combined with these other two tell-tale triggers.

Dog Tips

If This Grows or Changes, Please See Your Vet in the Next 24 Hours

It's usually not so urgent you need to get to an emergency care center. On the other hand, it's wise to get them in to see your vet within 24 hours. Your vet can perform this test to see what's going on underneath the surface. And that makes all the difference in how you treat it.

Dog Tips

Is Your Dog Tired, Picky, or Just 'Off'?

Dr. Lea Stogdale, an integrative/holistic veterinarian in Winnipeg, Canada, is an adrenal gland expert who specializes in treating pets with cortisol insufficiency.

Dog Tips

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Owners Make with Homemade Dog Food

While there are plenty of benefits to making your pet's food at home, it's a lot easier than you think to make mistakes that can put your dog's health in jeopardy. Here are the three most common mistakes owners make with homemade food.

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Short and Sweet, but Handle with Care

Live in a Condo or Apartment? This Quiet, Low-Energy French Bulldog Could Be Perfect

5 Popular Indoor Plants to Avoid Like the Plague

This Breed Is More Predisposed to Devastating Disease

When Life Gives You Lemons, Share with Your Pet?

Avoid Tragedy — Check Your Pet for This Underlying Condition

If This Grows or Changes, Please See Your Vet in the Next 24 Hours

Is Your Dog Tired, Picky, or Just 'Off'?

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Owners Make with Homemade Dog Food

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