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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Why Yearly Blood Work Isn't Just an Option, It's a Necessity

Just because your pet looks healthy and is eating and acting OK doesn't mean there aren't problems brewing within. By taking this proactive approach, you can help identify and resolve developing issues before they advance to full-blown disease.

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What Never to Do for Your Melancholic Dog

Is your dog looking sad or even depressed? Don't make this mistake. It could backfire in a major way, and you certainly don't want that. Here are 5 ways to help him or her without sabotaging your own well-intentioned efforts.

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Does Your Dog Suffer From Sleep Apnea?

It's common in humans, so why not dogs, too? Researchers recently set out to discover how often it occurs with dogs, using the same neckband designed for human sleep apnea studies. Finding striking differences among breeds, here are the ones most affected, and the reason why.

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Spritz Your Pet with This Kitchen Staple Today to Avoid Fleas

No one likes fleas. But that doesn't mean you need to douse your pet — and by extension, yourself and your children — with chemicals. Just grab this from your kitchen cabinet, mix with water and spritz it on your pet before heading outside. Fleas hate the smell and taste.

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What Happens When This Invisible Eye Part Goes Bad?

Did you know your dog had this invisible eye part? Most pet parents don't, until its sudden appearance spooks them. If that happens, get it looked at asap. It could mean severe pain and possibly even blindness. Medical treatment is critical and time is of the essence.

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Ignoring This Canine Eye Condition Could Lead to Blindness

As alarming as it is to first notice this condition in your pet's eyes, not acting swiftly could be a big mistake. Find out why cherry eye, or prolapse of the lacrimal gland inside the third eyelid, requires prompt professional attention for the sake of your pet's eyesight.

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These Chemicals in Pet Food May Trigger Age-Related Disease

Biochemical compounds called advanced glycation end-products are present in heat-processed pet foods, and are linked to aging and disease. Now, a groundbreaking scientific study is in the works to evaluate the effect of these substances on the health of dogs.

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If Your Pet Is Going Bald (Even in Spots), This Could Be Why

There are many potential reasons your dog's hair might become thin, fall out or fail to regrow after being clipped. Many are caused by an underlying condition that should be identified and treated promptly. But they likely fall within the parameters of these 8 triggers.

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Two Alternative Therapies That Work Wonders for Pain

Pain relief is one of the most common reasons owners seek out this alternative therapy. Yet that's not all it can do - it promotes muscle growth and tissue healing, can help asthma and dermatitis and reduce seizures in dogs. The other helps reduce the risk of injury and joint degeneration.

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