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 Trick Pet Companies Want You to Fall For

It's the latest in their playbook of tricky moves. And know this: They're sure to make it sound fantastic, probably like the best thing since sliced bread. Especially for this group of dogs. And they'll probably not mention the salmonella threat they're trying to hide.
— 6 min read
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Giving Your Dog Plenty of This Might Help Prevent Lymphoma

Canine T-zone lymphoma is a slowly progressive form of malignancy and accounts for 40% of all cases of lymphoma in this one popular breed. This study shows that by adding this to your dog's food, you may help make him less likely to develop the disease.
— 7 min read
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What Are Those Funny Little Bumps Trying to Tell You?

You notice a small, cauliflower-textured bump on your dog's chin that was not there last week. Before you spiral into worry, consider this — those funny little growths might be one of the more encouraging signals a canine immune system can send.
— 7 min read
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Your Next Chapter Could Use a 4-Legged Sidekick

The house is quieter. The days are yours. There is a wagging tail somewhere already looking for a person exactly like you — and the research says letting one in may quietly change more than you would expect about how you spend the years ahead.
— 7 min read
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The Human Procedure That Could Give Your Sick Dog a Normal Life

Often congenital, these three conditions can dramatically shorten a pet’s life. But a procedure long used in humans is now helping dogs with promising results. For pets born with or developing one of these conditions, it may offer a chance to regain a more normal life.
— 5 min read
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Is Their Water Bowl Hiding a Surprising Upgrade?

Your pet's water bowl has been sitting on the kitchen floor for years without you giving it a second thought. A growing body of veterinary research suggests one small upgrade to what fills it might support their aging process.
— 9 min read
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They Might Love You More Than Their Favorite Treat

Have you ever wondered why you're greeted with such enthusiasm when you come home, even if you've only been gone for a short while? Could be this peak of activity in this particular part of your pet's brain that these researchers discovered with this group of study animals.
— 4 min read