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

Reading Your Dog's Mood Through His Face

Did you know that if you look closely enough, you can get a pretty good idea of what your dog is thinking & how he is feeling? Strengthen your bond with your pup by spending some time looking at his eyes, ears and mouth to recognize the signs of fear, aggression, anxiety, playfulness or relaxation.

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The Unique Nutritional Needs of Active, Athletic Dogs

If you have a herding and hunting dog, agility competitor, a search & rescue pup, or a military or police K9, you may be making a big mistake if you're feeding him regular high-performance food. An active dog produces large amounts of excess radicals during exercise, making these extra nutrients.

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Help! My Pet Has Diarrhea

If you're owned by a cat or dog, it's not if, but when you will deal with a bout of diarrhea. What should you do, and when does it become too serious to deal with at home? Here's what I recommend feeding, along with a handful of useful supplements, and when to see your vet.

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Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth, Step-by-Step

Have a dog or cat who won't let you near her mouth, much less brush his pearly whites? Here I break the process down on video step-by-step so you'll have the confidence you need to get started, even with the most uncooperative subject, along with some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

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The No-Surprise, Perfect Pet Adoption

Imagine adopting a pet that holds no surprises - what you see is what you get, has manners and respects your belongings. Best of all, you'll be gaining a new pal that's easy to kick back with and quickly form an especially close bond, as this special pet will be forever grateful you chose her.

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The ABCs of Halloween Safety

While today is a fun holiday for many humans, it can spell trouble for your furry family members if you let your guard down. Not only will many pets go missing today, the slightest ingestion of any of these increasingly popular 'healthy' treats could lead to kidney or liver failure, or worse.

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Is Your Vaccinated Pet Protected From Disease?

The purpose of a vaccine is to trigger an immune system response that confers protection against disease. But here's where it gets confusing for many pet owners. Just because your pet is vaccinated doesn't necessarily mean he is immunized - or protected - against disease.

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What Your Dog Really Thinks of 'Baby Talk'

Do you enjoy talking to your dog in a slow, high-pitched, singsong voice? Do you think he enjoys it? While the response from a puppy may be totally different, this study reveals what your dog might say to you if he could talk.

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The Right and Wrong Ways to Treat Diarrhea

For a long time, mainstream veterinarians have taken an aggressive approach in treating diarrhea in pets. Thankfully, that's now changing. Here's what experience has taught me about what works best in treating otherwise healthy patients with diarrhea.

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