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

The Cleaning Mistake That Can Harm Your Pet's Lungs

Even when using 'green' cleaners, there's one important rule you must always follow. Failure to do so can result in the production of harmful volatile compounds that can travel deep into your pet's (and your own) lungs. Reduce your pet's toxic load with these household cleaning options.

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The Invisible Way You Might Be Harming Your Pet

Are you increasing your pet's risk of heart, lung and breathing problems, or malignancy, simply by wanting a fresh-smelling house? Found in the vast majority of US homes, these toxic products may be damaging not only your pet's health, but yours as well.

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The Strange Phenomenon of the Growing Canine Brain

When animals are domesticated, their brains typically decrease in size. And that has been the case with the brains of dogs over the past thousands of years. But researchers have recently discovered something they can't fully explain and it’s not related to breed or the tasks dogs perform.

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Dogs Love These Chews, but They Fracture Teeth Like Crazy

I spend a lot of time advising pet parents on 'safe' bones and chews, yet many believe their pup is immune to fractured teeth. And that's tragic as these popular chews can result in lots of broken teeth that can lead to extreme pain and infection, without you even knowing for months or years.

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Mysterious Genetic Material Found in 6 Brands of Pet Food

Purchased on Chewy.com, these six foods were analyzed using whole genome sequencing. And what this team found hidden in all six products was appalling: undeclared species of both animals and plants. Not only do these pet foods not meet label claims, they pose a potential risk to health.

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Quickly Leads to Death If You Ignore This Threat

It's very easy for humans to equate this to a known human symptom. But where cats and dogs are concerned, you'd be mistaken on this. Instead, check out this telltale sign your pet is quickly headed down the wrong road, and needs fast help to save his life. So please don't ignore.

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Don't Fall for the 'No-Grain’ Trick by Some Pet Food Makers

Maybe it's time to quit listening to these 'experts' at all, given the propensity for harm from their skewed advice. They should know better, but they exchange the truth for a lie. Please don't be a pawn in their hocus-pocus any longer.

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Why Does Your Dog Scoot?

If your dog has started dragging or scooting his bottom across your floor or outside on the grass, one of these three things may be going on that's causing him discomfort. Or worst-case-scenario, it can be an anal gland tumor.

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Don't Ignore the Early Signs of This Aggressive Tumor

A devastating illness that hits 8,000 to 10,000 pets per year, the early symptoms can be subtle and hard to recognize. Pay close attention as your pet grows older, especially if he falls into one of these high-risk groups. Plus, what to do if you can't or won't do surgery.

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