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.
signs of hypothyroidism in dogs
Dog Tips

The Common Condition Many Owners and Veterinarians Overlook

If your dog is adding on pounds (and not overeating), lacks energy, has dry, itchy skin and is acting aggressive or anxious, he may be suffering from this easily missed but common condition. To help prevent your pet from needing lifelong medications, request this special test.
4 min read
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Dog Tips

These 2 Popular Proteins Can Cause GI Upset and Allergies

I wouldn't touch these 2 proteins with a 10-foot pole, and I advise you to do the same for your pet's comfort and health. Not only are they cheap, low-quality proteins that food manufacturers love to stuff in their foods, they can impact your pet's development of lean tissue and body flab.
6 min read
pet dry eye syndrome
Dog Tips

Do Your Pet's Eyes Ooze a Thick Yellowy Discharge?

It could be an early warning sign of this uncomfortable syndrome. Discover its causes, what to ask your vet to do, whether you should ever opt for surgery, and the treatment you should never use. And most importantly, how to make your pet more comfortable.
6 min read
senior dog well being checklist
Dog Tips

The Well-Being Checklist for Dogs 7 and Over

Once your pup reaches the age of 7, he officially becomes a senior and requires special attention to matters that were less important in his earlier years. Find out how a few proactive steps now can pay hefty dividends later for happiness and comfort.
9 min read
reasons to adopt a senior dog
Dog Tips

12 Reasons to Give a Senior Dog a Chance to Live

Just when these dogs need care and companionship the most, they are surrendered to shelters. Worse, potential adopters mostly pass them by, leaving them to live the rest of their lives in a cage or be euthanized to make room for others. Here are 12 reasons why you should give one a chance.
5 min read
giving elderly dogs a new home with karen cole
Dog Tips

Saving Those Most in Need of Love and Companionship

Imagine if you made it your life's mission to go out of your way to find elderly and terminally ill dogs who might otherwise never experience love & companionship. Our newest Game Changer, Karen Cole, is doing just that, and it all started with her rescuing Lizzy from a life on a chain for 13 years.
6 min read
worst housetraining mistakes dog owners make
Dog Tips

The Worst Housetraining Mistakes Dog Owners Make

Housetraining problems rank high as a reason for dogs to be surrendered to animal shelters, as well as visits to veterinarians. In my experience, it's often due to dog parents viewing their pets as furry humans. Here are my four basic ground rules for housetraining any dog, young or old.
10 min read
wolfdogs
Dog Tips

Save Yourself the Heartache — Avoid This Crossbreed

This one is far better left unbred. Popular and lucrative, breeders often fail to mention the downsides - and there are many. By age 3, these animals are unhappy, stubbornly aggressive, urinate and defecate indoors, and do untold damage to everything you own. No wonder abandonment is so common.
10 min read
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Cat Tips

Is Your Pet Helping You Stay Mentally Sharp?

Can caring for a dog, cat or other animal companion for five years or longer actually affect your cognitive health? This study of 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries sheds light on one of the lesser known yet wondrous benefits of pet ownership, on top of the mental health benefits for people of all ages.
5 min read