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

Ignore This Go-To Rule if You Want a Bouncy, Playful Pet

You buy this for your pet and then follow the directions, right? Well, stop doing that today if you want a healthy, happy, bouncy, and playful pet. Otherwise you'll be creating the exact opposite in your pet — a disabled, diseased, uncomfortable, and unhappy pet.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Is Letting Your Dog Eat Grass a Good Idea?

Does your dog start chomping grass the moment she gets outdoors? Should you try to stop her? This article offers an entirely new explanation, disputing the long-held belief that dogs eat grass to throw up. Here are four additional health-related reasons dogs eat grass.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

How to Steer Clear of the 'Made in the USA' Sham

A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against two pet food giants for stating their ingredients are made in the US when they're actually sourced from foreign countries. Make sure your pantry is clear of these popular treats that are linked to kidney failure and serious illness.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Could Reiki Help Your Pet Feel Better — Naturally?

When your pet is hurting, anxious, or not themselves, you would do anything to help. What if comfort came without pills, side effects, or stress? Reiki is quietly making waves in the animal world, and changing how pet parents think about healing.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

5 Do-It-Yourself Tasks That Help Save on Vet Bills

There are certain things that only your veterinarian can do, but there are others you can handle yourself and save money at the same time. Four homemade healing rinses for itchiness and stubborn skin conditions and at-home hairball management.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1? It All Depends

There are many variables to consider before adding a second dog to your household. And there's no guarantee that the two dogs will get along. Here's what you need to consider before taking the plunge and how to boost your odds that they'll be best buddies.
— 4 min read
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