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Dog Tips

How to Survive Your Puppy's Teething Process

At this age, your puppy will start losing baby teeth and grownup teeth will begin to erupt. In the process, no surface is off limits for his robust teething. He'll chew your furniture, shoes and anything else in his reach. Here's what you need to know about your puppy's teething.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Barbaric Cosmetic Procedure Your Dog Can Live Without

Unfortunately, the American Kennel Club (AKC) still considers this an acceptable practice in some breeds, yet it's not unlike removing your pet's thumbs. They're essential for traction and stabilization, and removing them is an unnecessary, painful procedure.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

One of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Cat

There's absolutely no benefit of this to your cat. Done solely for human convenience, owners don't often realize the potential risks to their pets, such as developing chronic pain and nerve damage, and the surgical risks of stroke, cardiac arrest and even death.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Why I Don't Recommend Non-Core Canine Vaccines

The American Animal Hospital Association recently issued a new set of canine vaccine guidelines, but I prefer to apply a different approach that takes into consideration these five criteria. If you do vaccinate your pup, be sure to request this homeopathic vaccine detox.
— 5 min read
pet hospice
Dog Tips

7 Things to Consider at the End of Your Pet's Life

How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? As pets get older, the human-animal bond gets stronger, so it only becomes more difficult to make that final decision. This 7-point scale can help you know when it's time to stop asking your pet to bear the burden of living and unbridle his body.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Special Dogs That Form Close and Enduring Bonds

Want a dog that is more likely than not to show you unconditional love and admiration? Because these pups seem to intuitively know that their lives were saved, they tend to form exceptionally close and enduring bonds with their new humans. Today we honor these special dogs.
— 7 min read
cannabidiol for dogs
Dog Tips

Just One Dose Helped Dogs Feel Less Anxious and Sad

If your pup finds car rides or being home alone stressful, you'll want to see the results of this study. While this substance is known to alleviate stress and anxiety in humans, research in dogs has been lacking - until now. A single dose helped dogs relax and their cortisol levels to drop.
— 7 min read
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