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

The Strange Phenomenon of the Growing Canine Brain

When animals are domesticated, their brains typically decrease in size. And that has been the case with the brains of dogs over the past thousands of years. But researchers have recently discovered something they can't fully explain and it’s not related to breed or the tasks dogs perform.
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antlers dog chews
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Dogs Love These Chews, but They Fracture Teeth Like Crazy

I spend a lot of time advising pet parents on 'safe' bones and chews, yet many believe their pup is immune to fractured teeth. And that's tragic as these popular chews can result in lots of broken teeth that can lead to extreme pain and infection, without you even knowing for months or years.
5 min read
dna dog food
Dog Tips

Mysterious Genetic Material Found in 6 Brands of Pet Food

Purchased on Chewy.com, these six foods were analyzed using whole genome sequencing. And what this team found hidden in all six products was appalling: undeclared species of both animals and plants. Not only do these pet foods not meet label claims, they pose a potential risk to health.
5 min read
dehydrated pet
Dog Tips

Quickly Leads to Death If You Ignore This Threat

It's very easy for humans to equate this to a known human symptom. But where cats and dogs are concerned, you'd be mistaken on this. Instead, check out this telltale sign your pet is quickly headed down the wrong road, and needs fast help to save his life. So please don't ignore.
5 min read
dog anal gland problems
Dog Tips

Why Does Your Dog Scoot?

If your dog has started dragging or scooting his bottom across your floor or outside on the grass, one of these three things may be going on that's causing him discomfort. Or worst-case-scenario, it can be an anal gland tumor.
5 min read
osteosarcoma dogs
Dog Tips

Don't Ignore the Early Signs of This Aggressive Tumor

A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.
4 min read
dog hyperactivity
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What Many Owners Don't Know About Their High Energy Dog

Is your active dog truly 'hyperactive' or is she displaying doggy behaviors normal for her breed and trying to get her needs met? This at-home test can tell you if your dog is truly hyperactive. Plus, know the two things unique to very active dogs: an amino acid deficiency and altered gut bacteria.
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abused dog behavior
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These Actions Can Emotionally Scar Your Dog for Life

Depending on a dog's age at the time of this trauma - or even innocent mistakes - it can take a long time, or even a lifetime to recover. They may show their fearfulness in any of these 8 ways. But here are 5 great ways to provide safety and reverse the damage.
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