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.
histoplasmosis in pets
Dog Tips

Deadly Airborne Spores Infect Pets in 31 Areas

Symptoms range from none to severe, depending on organ systems infected by the fungi. If you notice any of these 16 symptoms, get help, because time is of the essence. It's now found in 31 areas that offer these fungus-friendly conditions. And certain pets are at higher risk.
4 min read
dog heart disease signs
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Could Your Pet's Heart Be Asking for Help?

Hearts are astonishingly patient; they keep working through a lot and hide trouble until they can't anymore. A slower walk, a soft cough, or breathing that seems a little faster than usual can be your pet's earliest way of asking for help, and catching that signal changes everything.
8 min read
dogs mimic owners facial expressions
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Dogs Mimic Their Owners' Facial Expressions

Dogs are closely in tune with the emotions of dogs around them, mimicking behaviors like play bows and open-mouthed grins. It turns out this mimicry likely extends to humans, too, according to research that adds credence to the notion that dogs are capable of showing empathy.
4 min read
pet food chemicals
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A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

Cats are affected too, though in a different way. This 26-year study uncovered a troubling decline in dog fertility, pointing to hormone-disrupting chemicals that have become a common part of everyday life.
6 min read
toxic plants for pets
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Do These Pretty Plants Come with a Warning?

Some of the loveliest, most-gifted plants inside your home are also among the most dangerous things your dog or cat can come into contact with. Knowing which ones to flag could save a life.
8 min read