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.

Dog Tips

Pot for Pets: Medical Uses of Marijuana in Companion Animals

Dr. Robert Silver, a holistic veterinarian, herbalist, and authority on medicinal marijuana, discusses the challenges of giving pot to sick pets — and the exciting alternative that is both legal and potentially safer and more effective.

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How Long Do Vaccines Really Last?

Is it necessary to regularly repeat parvovirus, distemper and adenovirus vaccines? Are there some pets who shouldn't receive them at all? Know why vaccinations aren't always protective against disease and what you need to know before you request another shot for your dog.

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Can This Ancient Practice Enhance Your Pet's Quality of Life?

Pet parents who are looking for strategies to help ease their pet's pain can turn to this centuries-old strategy. Ask your integrative vet about this traditional pain-relieving technique.

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Six Dog Sleeping Positions and What Each Says About Your Dog's Mood

How your dog sleeps reveals much about him and his mood. Can you read his body language while he sleeps? Certain positions show that he's fully relaxed, confident and content. What's your dog telling you today?

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Nearly 1 in 4 Owners Add This to Their Pet's Food — Do You?

There's a growing trend among pet owners, yet the practice clearly isn't always in the pet's best interests. The astonishing interpretation that many owners make, believing this is somehow helping their pets. Plus, five simple ways to turn that around.

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Pool Safety Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know

While it may be too chilly in many areas right now for a dip in the pool, knowing these safety reminders by heart will help you (and your pet) stay well-prepared once the warm season comes back.

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Dozens of Dog Deaths Now Linked to This Pentobarbital-Tainted Food

This company either knew or recklessly chose to ignore the fact that these foods were tainted with euthanasia meds. There's also evidence of false tracking records and other irresponsible anomalies linked to 90 million cans of food, and dozens of pet deaths. Be careful.

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Could This Be a Fountain of Youth for Your Aging Pet?

This Ph.D. believes it may be and it certainly is getting a lot of attention lately for its ability to help maintain mental sharpness in middle age and older pets. Find out what this latest study with Beagles shows and find out how this unique combination of nutrients might benefit your pet, too.

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Busted: 55 Times Worse Than Giving Your Pet Water from Flint, Michigan

These companies will go to great lengths to keep you from knowing what contaminants are in their pet foods, including slamming the nonprofit Clean Label Project for their testing efforts. Steer clear of these popular food brands that contain dangerously high levels of heavy metals.

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