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

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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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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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
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Triggers Death in Dogs, Is It Found in Your Area?

It pays to be aware. Your favorite canine can get ill from as few as 10 spores. Not thousands. These spores multiply, burst open and release hundreds of endospores triggering systemic infection. Watch for these 12 symptoms especially if you live here in this endemic area.
— 5 min read
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Way Better Than Euthanasia, Prevent Death with This

This tragedy can often be avoided with key actions, preferably from youth. But even starting late is better than not starting at all. And according to one vet specializing in senior pet rehabilitation, this may be the No. 1 thing pet owners can do for their pets.
— 5 min read
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Does This Favorite Fall Spice Get the Paws Up?

Pumpkin spice season is here, and your dog may be sniffing the air with real interest — the good news is that this popular spice isn't just safe in small amounts, it may actually offer real health benefits, as long as you know which kind to reach for and which fall favorites to skip entirely.
— 7 min read