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.
10 human medications poisonous to pets
Dog Tips

These 10 Medications Are Poisonous for Pets

Many pet parents have no idea these can cause serious illness or even death for their pets. Since they're the cause of nearly half of all pet poisoning cases, you owe it to your beloved dog or cat to be in the know.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

One Floppy-Ear Mystery Every Pet Parent Should Know

Most vets prefer to treat this common condition with surgery, but years ago, a patient whose owner ignored veterinary advice and insisted against surgery. To her horror, by the next day her home looked like a crime scene and she quickly changed her mind. Don't let it happen to your dog or cat.
— 6 min read
origins dog breed names
Dog Tips

12 Dog Breeds That Don't Really Live Up to Their Names

Some breed names make perfect sense for the breed — like the Golden Retriever, for example. Others are anomalies, hailing from places beyond what their name suggests, or named after a parson who loved hunting, or even a 'snooty' dog that originated as a hunting dog.
— 5 min read
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