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

Is Your Dog Suffering from Overlooked Dental Problems?

If your dog is constantly pawing at their mouth and showing signs of grumpiness, such as being irritable, aggressive or easily agitated, they could be in a lot of pain. Once you see these telltale symptoms, seek veterinary help immediately.

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An Exciting Line of Healing Products for Pets: Essential Oils

Dr. Melissa Shelton is a holistic veterinarian whose special area of expertise is essential oils for animals. Dr. Shelton discusses the body-mind healing properties of her essential oil blends created especially for pets.

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You Wouldn't Feed This to Your Pet if You Could 'See' This Additive

But you can't — so you may be compromising your pet's health unawares. For starters, this is a natural process you shouldn't be interfering with. What's worse, this contains soap-like saponins, which interfere with nutrient uptake. And there's more.

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Are You Helping Your Pet Stay Safe from Heartworms?

Year-round preventatives have been the norm for heartworm prevention, but are these chemical treatments really as effective as they seem? Here’s how to provide better protection for your companion animals.

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On the Horizon: An Amazing New Treatment for Aggression in Dogs

A researcher has found a way to use laser therapy to successfully treat canine aggression in just five weeks. Can you imagine how many shelter dogs' lives could be saved?

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Stern Warning to All Pet Parents Who Walk Their Dogs Just About Anywhere

If not for the fast action of this man and his astute veterinarian, his 3-month-old puppy would've died. Her breathing slowed, her tongue hung from her mouth, and her eyes rolled back in her head. There's been a big uptick in these cases, almost unheard of just a few years ago.

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Scary Lumps and Bumps: What’s Taught in Vet School Versus What Holistic Vets Do

Most vets are more than happy to remove any lump or bump their client requests. But most integrative vets would say, 'not so fast.' Here's what’s been taught in vet school, versus what holistic vets do.

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The Behavior You Don't Want to Discourage, No Matter How Bad It Gets

When your dog does this, if you're like most owners, you'll do anything to try to stop it. But that can be a big mistake. Your dog is trying to tell you something important and if you ignore it or try to stop it without any understanding, you'll lose out on a precious form of communication.

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Fast Acting with No Antidote — Is Bromethalin Sitting Around Your Home?

In a quest for safer alternatives, this 'bomb' was developed. Unfortunately, it's been anything but a safer option. Instead of five days to save a pet's life, these symptoms appear quickly, in two to 24 hours. And that's not even the worst of it. Fortunately, there is a safer option.

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