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

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.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Pet Vaccine Hesitancy: Are the Concerns Real or Baseless?

Over half of all US dog owners are now skeptical about vaccinating their pets, and while some experts blame it on the pandemic, it's not a new trend. Should you be concerned about vaccinating your pet? Facebook suppressed my post on the subject, so I'm repeating it here for you to read.
— 11 min read
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Dog Tips

8 Signs Your Dog Needs More From You

How do you know if you're spending enough quality time with your pet? There are 8 subtle, yet clear signs that your canine companion needs more of your time and attention. How to know when it's time to slow down or put aside your phone or tablet and give your pup more TLC.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Can You Guess What the Canine Vaccine Rules Now Endorse?

A rare new set of canine vaccine guidelines was just released. And they contain a stunning departure from their orthodox way of thinking - something integrative vets have advocated for years. Does this mean your mainstream vet will finally get on board?
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Help! My Pet Is Miserably Itchy, Could It Be Allergies?

Humans who suffer from seasonal allergies react much differently than a dog or cat experiencing an allergic response. With pets, the itching and scratching can lead to inflamed skin and even a secondary infection. Here are seven natural steps you can take to help ease your pet's discomfort.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

The Dogs Most Likely to Suffer a Vaccine Adverse Event

Analyzing the records of over 4.6 million dogs at more than 1,000 veterinary clinics shows a clear trend as to which dogs are more likely to react within three days of receiving a shot. Find out more about how vaccines can induce vaccinosis - a condition that some vets won't acknowledge.
— 6 min read
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Special Species

How Well Can You 'Read' Animal Emotions?

Could there be a shared emotional system among mammals of different species that allows us to understand 'animal talk' of other species? Are you a 'natural' at animal talk? This study shows who may be most likely to correctly read and best understand the emotions of animals.
— 4 min read
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