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 Your Pet's Poop Is Trying to Tell You

The color and texture of your pet's stool are one of the earliest and most reliable ways to spot trouble before it becomes serious. A glance during your pet’s daily walk is one of the highest-value habits you can build.
— 9 min read
arthritic dogs
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Engulfs Your Dog Slowly, Know the Signs to Fight Back

This happens to many dogs of all shapes and sizes as they age. They can't tell you they're hurting, so it's up to you to know the signs. Recognizing these five signs can mean the difference between comfort for your pet or unrelenting pain and even behavioral changes.
— 6 min read
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The Calm You Can't Buy in a Bottle

A pet who cannot relax does not always need a pill or a supplement. What they may need is more opportunities to think, explore, and engage — that is where enrichment comes in.
— 6 min read
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How Your Dog's Personality Changes with Age

It's not your imagination. Research now teaches pet parents that dogs' personalities change over time, and those changes can be quite significant. Plus, the way you interact with your dog plays a role. Know the eight age-related behavior changes that may occur in your pet.
— 7 min read
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When Cute Turns Into Something Else

That tail chase before dinner, the paw-licking on the couch, the laser-pointer sprint across the living room — most of these moments are exactly what they look like, but a handful of them are quietly asking for help. Learning to spot the difference is one of the quieter ways of loving a dog well.
— 9 min read
histoplasmosis in pets
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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