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

Boycott Food Brands with This Labeling Trick

Check your pet food labels today for this. This stunt lets them load up with cheap unsuitable ingredients, yet still show meat as the first ingredient. They hope you'll be none the wiser. Case in point example included. Don't be duped by this cunning trick.
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Dog Tips

Short and Sweet, but Handle with Care

Do 'shorties' require more visits to the veterinarian? Can they get around by themselves? Know the special needs of short-legged pets and the extra steps you can take to help them live a happy, healthy, and comfortable life.
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toxic and nontoxic plants for pets
Dog Tips

5 Popular Indoor Plants to Avoid Like the Plague

Houseplants and flowers are lovely for homes, but if you choose one of these five toxic beauties, you may be exposing your pet to toxins that can burn his mouth or cause seizures, arrhythmias, or worse. Select one of these 19 plants instead.
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dog splash leptospirosis risk
Dog Tips

When Splash Time Turns Risky

Letting your dog splash in puddles could hide a serious danger. Learn how to protect your dog from this life-threatening disease.
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Dog Tips

This Breed Is More Predisposed to Devastating Disease

It appears to be caused by a genetic anomaly that causes deformities, sometimes severe. These pups have incompetent immune systems and will need a special regimen their whole life. But their lifespan is typically only about 2 years.
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pet skin growths
Dog Tips

If This Grows or Changes, Please See Your Vet in the Next 24 Hours

It's usually not so urgent you need to get to an emergency care center. On the other hand, it's wise to get them in to see your vet within 24 hours. Your vet can perform this test to see what's going on underneath the surface. And that makes all the difference in how you treat it.
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