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

When Your Pet Suddenly Can't Find Their Balance

Ever had a time when you were so dizzy the room felt like it was spinning? It can happen to these particular pets, too. And can come on like gangbusters, complete with falling down, nausea and more. If this is what triggers it, an ounce of prevention could truly be worth a pound of relief.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

A Study That Sheds Light on Canine Aggression

It's the leading cause of relinquishment of dogs to shelters, and it results in millions of injuries to people and pets each year. This study uncovers important findings of what may be fueling this condition.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

When Their Kisses Come with a Warning

As much as we love those slobbery puppy kisses, they sometimes come with a smell that's hard to ignore. If your dog's breath has taken a turn for the worse, it may be worth a closer look.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Dogs Love This 'Toy' - But It's Very Risky

Like boys and their toys, dogs adore these and will enjoy them in any number of insane ways. They confuse them with actual chew toys. Poor Corona punctured her esophagus - a nasty injury that needed surgery and a long hospital stay. Don't let your dog follow in her footsteps.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Could This Take the Stink Out of Potty Time?

Nobody talks about it, but waste odor is one of the quiet frustrations of pet parenthood. A desert-plant extract has been showing up in pet foods for years - and the research on how well it actually tames the smell is more solid than you might expect.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

The Truth Behind the Growing Raw Pet Food Recalls

STORY-AT-A-GLANCE * The FDA continues to turn up the heat on commercial raw pet food companies, and many are implementing additional methods to eliminate foodborne pathogens * One method is high pressure processing (HPP), which is a nonthermal preservation and pasteurization technique * HPP has one big drawback — many raw
— 9 min read
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Dog Tips

Could This Help Calm Those Ruffled Nerves?

l For the dog who trembles through every thunderstorm, panics at the vet, or seems perpetually on edge, there is a gentle amino acid drawn from tea leaves that may take the edge off enough to make everyday life feel more livable - without the drowsiness of stronger sedatives.
— 6 min read