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 Key to Giving Older Pets a Second Chance at Life

Many older pets with chronic health issues are relinquished, making these animals more likely to spend their remaining days confined in a shelter. This nonprofit animal welfare charity has discovered a way to get these unfortunate pets back out into new loving homes, creating a win-win for all.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Make Walks Enjoyable for You and Your Dog

January is Walk Your Dog Month for a very good reason - dog walks are essential for the physical and mental well-being of your pup, and maybe you, too, no matter the time of year. If you dread or avoid walks for any reason, here are some tips for getting you both back on track for the new year.
— 8 min read
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6 Ways to Give Your Pet a Fresh, Healthy Start

With the new year, you get a chance at a fresh start for both yourself and your pet. Small changes can make a big difference in your pet's well-being and quality of life, so why not get started with these six steps to make this your pet's healthiest year yet?
— 6 min read
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How Your Dog's View of the World Differs From Yours

Does your dog see the world like you do? Does she hone into the same things you notice? Researchers have come one step closer to answering those questions by training dogs to lie still and watch videos, all while being studied with fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging.
— 4 min read
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When Are You Too Old to Adopt a Pet?

Johanna, a 100-year-old California resident, recently adopted Gucci, an 11-year-old Chihuahua mix, proving age doesn't need to keep you from enjoying life and feeling loved by a furry best friend. When seniors adopt senior pets, it can be a win-win for both, as long as these conditions are met.
— 7 min read
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Setting the Facts Straight About Feeding Raw Food

This Italian study examining the reasons pet parents switch their dogs from processed pet food to raw meat-based meals matches what I see in my clinic experiences. However, it ends up twisting facts in an apparent attempt to scare owners away from fresh pet food and back to processed meals.
— 9 min read
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11 Reasons Why Your Dog May Be Struggling With Ear Issues

Ear infections have become nearly epidemic in dogs, partly because of how the canine ear is constructed. Because they are a very common reason for veterinary visits, know what you can do to help your pup's ears stay healthy and avoid chronic inflammation and infection.
— 8 min read
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The Right and Wrong Ways to Bring Home a New Dog

You only get one chance to do it right - and if you make this mistake, you can set the stage for a rocky relationship between your current dog and your new one. Dogs are social animals and their social units have hierarchy, so to minimize disruption and unrest, be sure to follow these steps.
— 5 min read
pet desexing
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This Ancient Practice Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover

It's been a long-standing practice to spay or neuter a puppy before or at six months, without considering the needs of individual dogs and their caregivers. Now that these researchers have confirmed the health and behavioral risks associated with desexing, things may soon change.
— 11 min read
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