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

Why You Could Regret Bringing Home a Pair of Littermates

When adopting a puppy, it can be tempting to bring home more than one pup from the same litter. After all, won't they be best buddies for each other? Yes, and that's the problem. Find out why you may want to resist the temptation and not have to regret your action later.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

The Potty-Training Plot Twist Nobody Wants

When your nearly house-trained puppy suddenly starts having accidents and licking herself constantly, the problem might not be training at all — it could be this hidden medical condition. Catching it early makes all the difference.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

That Little Click Could Be a Big Clue

That soft clicking sound coming from your dog can mean anything from 'I'm chilly' to 'I'm thrilled' to 'I need help' — and learning to tell the difference is one of those small skills that can help boost your dog's day-to-day comfort.
— 7 min read
dog osteoarthritis
Dog Tips

Definitely Not the Long-Term Death Sentence You May Think It Is

Yes, the condition suggests deterioration, but dogs with it can still live long, good-quality lives when you do the right things to promote that — including these three essentials. It also helps if you ditch these three disproven myths everyone seems to want to cling to.
— 5 min read
why do dogs sigh
Dog Tips

The Secret Behind Your Dog's Dramatic Sigh

That dramatic exhale from across the room is one of the most expressive sounds your dog makes, and learning to read it tells you more about what they are thinking than almost anything else.
— 8 min read
vitamin k1 rodenticide poisoning dogs
Dog Tips

Why Vets Reach for This Vitamin in an Emergency

There's a moment every dog owner dreads: finding a chewed-up box of something they shouldn't have touched. One specific vitamin could mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Learn what it is and how to use it.
— 7 min read
chihuahua
Dog Tips

The World's Smallest Dog Has a Big Secret

Love small dogs? Check out these cuties — they're one of the longest living breeds, and they are fiercely loyal to their human. Here's the best place to locate your perfect pet, and the breeding variation to avoid at all costs.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Could That Burn Be Worse Than It Looks?

That little patch of red skin on your dog after a tipped coffee cup or a too-close encounter with the stove might look like nothing — but burns have a way of revealing their true depth hours or days later. What you do (and do not do) in the first few minutes can change everything.
— 7 min read