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.
dehydrated pet
Dog Tips

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.
5 min read
dog anal gland problems
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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.
5 min read
osteosarcoma dogs
Dog Tips

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.
4 min read
dog hyperactivity
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What Many Owners Don't Know About Their High Energy Dog

Is your active dog truly 'hyperactive' or is she displaying doggy behaviors normal for her breed and trying to get her needs met? This at-home test can tell you if your dog is truly hyperactive. Plus, know the two things unique to very active dogs: an amino acid deficiency and altered gut bacteria.
7 min read
abused dog behavior
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These Actions Can Emotionally Scar Your Dog for Life

Depending on a dog's age at the time of this trauma - or even innocent mistakes - it can take a long time, or even a lifetime to recover. They may show their fearfulness in any of these 8 ways. But here are 5 great ways to provide safety and reverse the damage.
5 min read
pet vaccine hesitancy
Dog Tips

Pet Vaccine Hesitancy: Are the Concerns Real or Baseless?

Over half of all US dog owners are now skeptical about vaccinating their pets, and while some experts blame it on the pandemic, it's not a new trend. Should you be concerned about vaccinating your pet? Facebook suppressed my post on the subject, so I'm repeating it here for you to read.
11 min read
signs dog ignored
Dog Tips

8 Signs Your Dog Needs More From You

How do you know if you're spending enough quality time with your pet? There are 8 subtle, yet clear signs that your canine companion needs more of your time and attention. How to know when it's time to slow down or put aside your phone or tablet and give your pup more TLC.
4 min read
canine vaccine guidelines
Dog Tips

Can You Guess What the Canine Vaccine Rules Now Endorse?

A rare new set of canine vaccine guidelines was just released. And they contain a stunning departure from their orthodox way of thinking - something integrative vets have advocated for years. Does this mean your mainstream vet will finally get on board?
5 min read