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.

Dog Tips

Ear Cropping: Never Make Your Puppy Endure This Cruel Procedure, No Matter What

Legal is not the same as ethical and humane. There's no reason any dog should have to endure this agony. Yet it's highly popular, especially in these 18 breeds. Would you allow this to happen to a loved one? Hopefully not ... so don't make your puppy suffer either.

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CBD Oil Significantly Reduces Seizures in 89% of Study Dogs

Witnessing a seizure in your pet can be a harrowing experience. Since seizures can occur for many different reasons, including low blood sugar, hypothyroidism or even a viral infection, this veterinary neurologist is calling this 'promising' and 'exciting' study must-have information for pet owners.

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5 Natural Ways to Help Control Your Dog's Seizures

The FDA has granted conditional approval to potassium bromide for the treatment of canine seizure disorders, but often even a multi-modal approach to treating epilepsy isn't effective at controlling seizures in refractory patients.

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How to Bring Out the Best in Your Shy Dog

Whether it's from improper socialization, a traumatic event or abuse, or even a genetic trait, a shy dog needs special care and love to feel safe. Here's how to create a home environment where he'll thrive.

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The Invisible Toxin With Deadly Outcomes — Be Watchful

Symptoms can range from sneezing or coughing all the way to neurological distress or death. And no matter where you live, it's possible this invisible threat could wreak havoc on your pet - or you. Find out which spots are most well-known for it.

Special Species

Why Wild Animals Don't Have Floppy Ears and Curly Tails

Floppy ears, cute white patches, curly tails, shorter muzzles and gentle behavior - you almost never see these traits in the wild. Why are domesticated animals different? Does that mean our pets have smaller brains, too?

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An Easy Way to Reduce Risk for Nine Age-Related Diseases in Dogs

Data on over 24,000 subjects indicate that dogs offered this way of eating were less likely to develop dental, GI, orthopedic, kidney/urinary and liver/pancreatic disorders. It can also help keep your canine companion lean and improve the longevity of almost any dog.

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This Favorite Product Can Cause a Life-Threatening Emergency

Avoiding contributing to this medical condition is so simple - just check your supplies for this risky item and replace it if necessary. While the emergency can be idiopathic, in my experience it's often caused by trauma relating to this product. So please, sidestep tragedy by avoiding this mistake.

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Classic Signs of Stress: How to Calm Your Anxious Dog

Some dogs are more susceptible to stress. When dogs feel anxious, their bodies release excess norepinephrine, the fight or flight hormone. This flood of norepinephrine can result in physical symptoms. The more you know the triggers, the better you can eliminate stressors.

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