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

How to Help Protect Your Pet From Avoidable Tumors

While the jury is out as to whether early spaying reduces a dog's risk of developing mammary tumors, there's much you can do to help your pet stay healthy. Avoiding these often hidden estrogen-mimicking chemicals can help protect against high estrogen levels that can fuel tumors.

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Major Dog Chew Recall — Do You Give Your Dog Any of These 5 Brands?

Pet food manufacturer just voluntarily recalled 5 brands of chews sold across the US. Check for the brand names, lot codes and expiration dates here. The suspected contaminant can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs that may require veterinary intervention.

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Dogs Fed Grain-Free Kibble May Be at Risk for Heart Disease

Researchers have uncovered a connection between grain-free kibble, taurine deficiency and heart disease in certain breeds of dog. Here's what to do if you have a susceptible breed, are feeding grain-free kibble, or if your dog is showing signs of dilated cardiomyopathy.

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Fears About Mystery Dog Illness May Be Overblown

Most dog parents across the US are aware of the respiratory illness that's received widespread media coverage. Though there is still minimal information available, here's encouragement not to succumb to fear.

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Keep This on Hand — Treats Pet and Human Wounds When Other Treatments Fail

This 'miracle salve' was used to successfully treat a homeless cat's gangrene. It is also used to treat persistent wounds in horses when other treatments fail. Helps heal human skin infections too. Shouldn't you have some on hand in your medicine cabinet?

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Encephalitis: Watch Out for This Fast-Moving Brain Disease

It usually comes on without warning, progresses rapidly, and inflames the brain and sometimes other areas. Here are the symptoms that should send you to the vet, and the one test you'll want your vet to perform to confirm diagnosis.

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5 Gifts Your Pet Brings You Today and Every Day

One of the greatest honors you could bestow on your animal companion today is to recognize and appreciate the gifts he or she brings to your life not just during the holidays, but every day of the year. Want even more meaning and joy in your life? Make it a goal to do this in the New Year.

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10 Best People Foods to Share With Your Beloved Pet

Why do so few pet parents feed their pets these healthy, high-enzyme foods? They help turn your pet from fragile to fit faster than you ever imagined. And help protect him from sickness, arthritis and more. They're probably in your pantry or fridge right now, so start today.

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One of the Greatest Health Threats to Your Pet

Nearly 60% of dogs and over 60% of cats suffered from this epidemic in 2022. The good news is you can do many things to reverse it, or even to avoid it altogether.

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