Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
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Dog Tips

If a Snake Bites Your Pet, Never Do This

No matter what type of snake is involved, a snakebite should always be considered an emergency, even if you don't notice immediate symptoms. You may be inclined to take these first aid measures, but don't. They could make the situation worse.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Could One Hormone Explain the Changes in Your Pet?

When your pet's behavior, appetite, weight, or energy changes and you can't quite pin down why, one busy little hormone may be doing more of the storytelling than you would think. Understanding how it works could unlock changes you have been trying to make sense of for a while.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

What Dogs Love More Than Almost Anything Else

A program manager at a Humane Society shelter decided to study how to best soothe the stress so many shelter dogs experience, and what he discovered came as a surprise. Whether it's a shelter dog or your own pet, now you know the real way to his heart.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Seasonal Dilemma Most Pet Owners Face Every Year

Its ramifications may escape you, but it can be extremely fear- and anxiety-inducing for your pet. So don't force the issue against better judgment these next few months. If your pet could talk, here's how she'd answer your dilemma.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Could This Soothe Your Dog from Nose to Toes?

That windowsill plant that saves your family from sunburn has a lot more to offer than most pet parents realize. Used correctly, it can soothe itchy skin, calm inflamed joints, ease digestive trouble, and support recovery in ways most household ingredients cannot.
— 7 min read