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

One Floppy-Ear Mystery Every Pet Parent Should Know

Most vets prefer to treat this common condition with surgery, but years ago, a patient whose owner ignored veterinary advice and insisted against surgery. To her horror, by the next day her home looked like a crime scene and she quickly changed her mind. Don't let it happen to your dog or cat.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

12 Dog Breeds That Don't Really Live Up to Their Names

Some breed names make perfect sense for the breed — like the Golden Retriever, for example. Others are anomalies, hailing from places beyond what their name suggests, or named after a parson who loved hunting, or even a 'snooty' dog that originated as a hunting dog.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

If Your Pet Suddenly Yelps, This May Be Why

Without treatment, trigger points can evolve into an unrelenting cycle of dysfunction and pain. Difficult to diagnose, seldom treated, rarely mentioned in vet schools, and often overlooked. Now that you're in the know, suggest it to your vet so together you can fix your pet's pain.
4 min read