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

How to Support Your Pet’s First Line of Defense

Want a back-door approach to help keep your pet healthy and protected from foreign invaders? Many pet parents don't realize the power in this strategy that reaches a whopping 70% of their pet's immune system. Just make sure the approach you choose meets these five criteria.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

What Never to Do for Your Melancholic Dog

Is your dog looking sad or even depressed? Don't make this mistake. It could backfire in a major way, and you certainly don't want that. Here are 5 ways to help him or her without sabotaging your own well-intentioned efforts.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Does Your Dog Suffer From Sleep Apnea?

It's common in humans, so why not dogs, too? Researchers recently set out to discover how often it occurs with dogs, using the same neckband designed for human sleep apnea studies. Finding striking differences among breeds, here are the ones most affected, and the reason why.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Spritz Your Pet with This Kitchen Staple Today to Avoid Fleas

No one likes fleas. But that doesn't mean you need to douse your pet — and by extension, yourself and your children — with chemicals. Just grab this from your kitchen cabinet, mix with water and spritz it on your pet before heading outside. Fleas hate the smell and taste.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

What Happens When This Invisible Eye Part Goes Bad?

Did you know your dog had this invisible eye part? Most pet parents don't, until its sudden appearance spooks them. If that happens, get it looked at asap. It could mean severe pain and possibly even blindness. Medical treatment is critical and time is of the essence.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Ignoring This Canine Eye Condition Could Lead to Blindness

As alarming as it is to first notice this condition in your pet's eyes, not acting swiftly could be a big mistake. Find out why cherry eye, or prolapse of the lacrimal gland inside the third eyelid, requires prompt professional attention for the sake of your pet's eyesight.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

These Chemicals in Pet Food May Trigger Age-Related Disease

Biochemical compounds called advanced glycation end-products are present in heat-processed pet foods, and are linked to aging and disease. Now, a groundbreaking scientific study is in the works to evaluate the effect of these substances on the health of dogs.
— 3 min read
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Dog Tips

If Your Pet Is Going Bald (Even in Spots), This Could Be Why

There are many potential reasons your dog's hair might become thin, fall out or fail to regrow after being clipped. Many are caused by an underlying condition that should be identified and treated promptly. But they likely fall within the parameters of these 8 triggers.
— 4 min read
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