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.
why you should adopt a shelter dog
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Turn Your Heart Toward the Furry Friends Most in Need

Are you ready to save a life? That's exactly what you do when you turn your heart toward the estimated 3.3 to 4.5 million dogs waiting in shelters to find a home. Forget the fancy breeders and pet shops. Rescue a pup that is truly in need and open the door to unimaginable unconditional love.
— 5 min read
dog petting tips
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If Your Dog Could Talk, He'd Say 'Don't Pet Me Here'

Surprisingly, the way many people pet a dog isn't necessarily how he likes it. The two areas, in your dog's mind, that should be taboo for petting, and two other areas that can unleash feel-good emotions in both of you and help lower your blood pressure. Plus, how petting feels to your dog.
— 6 min read
dog general anesthesia guidelines
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Dog Breeds That Need Extra TLC When Facing Surgery

Some breeds face additional risks with surgery. They take longer to recover and face risks other breeds don't have. Serious risks, like heart disease, medications accumulating in their brain, breathing problems, and more. What to know before your dog goes under the knife.
— 6 min read
non-chemical ways to repel fleas and ticks
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8 Effective Non-Chemical Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks

While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
— 6 min read
dog nail trimming
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Don't Outsource This, Your Pet Prefers This Home TLC Version

It need not be a dreaded 'avoid at all cost' chore - even if you or your pet are plagued by bad memories. Do as I did with my Rosco - and it may be so quick and nearly pleasant that your pet won't have time to stress out. And that TLC would be an extremely rare gem anywhere else.
— 5 min read
pumpkin and ground turkey for pet diarrhea
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Even Better Than Hamburger and Rice for Loose Stools

Should you offer your dog food during bouts of diarrhea, and if so, which ones are best? Many veterinarians prescribe bland foods like beef and rice, but I recommend two other foods that do a better job of soothing irritated bowels and delaying gastric emptying to help stop loose stools.
— 6 min read
submissive dog behavior
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7 Tell-Tale Emotional Signs That Dog Owners Often Miss

These signs can be subtle, so you have to take the time to learn and recognize them in your pet. But it's well worth the effort as you'll likely feel a stronger connection and bond with your pet when you do. How many of these soul-baring signs can you observe in your pet?
— 6 min read
why are dog attacks on the rise
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Why Are Dog Attacks on the Rise?

In this region, dog attacks have increased 34% over the last five years, and according to a survey of 1,535 people, owners may be to blame for a large number of dog bite injuries. Can you recognize the most obvious sign, along with these nine more subtle signs, that a dog may be about to bite?
— 5 min read
dog kidney failure
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Your Pet's Kidney Failure — Where's It Really Coming From?

Two types of kidney failure often have one single common root cause, making it the primary issue to address to keep your pup's kidneys in sparkling good health. And if you see this symptom, get your precious one checked out as soon as possible because it's a telltale sign.
— 6 min read