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Dog Tips

How to Support Your Pet’s First Line of Defense

Want a back-door approach to help keep your pet healthy and protected from foreign invaders? Many pet parents don't realize the power in this strategy that reaches a whopping 70% of their pet's immune system. Just make sure the approach you choose meets these five criteria.
— 6 min read
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Possible Culprit Discovered in Rising Pet Tumor Rates

He didn't expect to find this clue on his own two dogs' fur, but when he did, what he went on to uncover will alarm you about what your own dog or cat might be eating (most pets ARE fed this type of food). Find out exactly what variety of food he won't feed his dogs again ...
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

What Never to Do for Your Melancholic Dog

Is your dog looking sad or even depressed? Don't make this mistake. It could backfire in a major way, and you certainly don't want that. Here are 5 ways to help him or her without sabotaging your own well-intentioned efforts.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Does Your Dog Suffer From Sleep Apnea?

It's common in humans, so why not dogs, too? Researchers recently set out to discover how often it occurs with dogs, using the same neckband designed for human sleep apnea studies. Finding striking differences among breeds, here are the ones most affected, and the reason why.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Spritz Your Pet with This Kitchen Staple Today to Avoid Fleas

No one likes fleas. But that doesn't mean you need to douse your pet — and by extension, yourself and your children — with chemicals. Just grab this from your kitchen cabinet, mix with water and spritz it on your pet before heading outside. Fleas hate the smell and taste.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

What Happens When This Invisible Eye Part Goes Bad?

Did you know your dog had this invisible eye part? Most pet parents don't, until its sudden appearance spooks them. If that happens, get it looked at asap. It could mean severe pain and possibly even blindness. Medical treatment is critical and time is of the essence.
— 5 min read
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