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

Never Ever Punish This: It's Not a Behavioral Issue

Some owners fail to realize their dog is making this unsavory 'blunder' for medical reasons. In fact, your dog may be just as miffed about it as you are, making punishing her a very bad relationship-destroying idea. Check out these 8 triggers of the headache and how to fix them.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

The Dogs Most Likely to Suffer a Vaccine Adverse Event

Analyzing the records of over 4.6 million dogs at more than 1,000 veterinary clinics shows a clear trend as to which dogs are more likely to react within three days of receiving a shot. Find out more about how vaccines can induce vaccinosis - a condition that some vets won't acknowledge.
— 6 min read
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Special Species

How Well Can You 'Read' Animal Emotions?

Could there be a shared emotional system among mammals of different species that allows us to understand 'animal talk' of other species? Are you a 'natural' at animal talk? This study shows who may be most likely to correctly read and best understand the emotions of animals.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Popular Pet Dental Products Can Contain Tumor-Causing Agents

The FDA still permits the use of harmful chemicals in these pet products because they're used in low doses. But pets are often fed these day in and day out for months, years, or a lifetime and the chemicals can build up in their bodies. Three popular products and 6 ingredients to avoid.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

30 Ways to Keep Your Dog's Love, Memories and Legacy Alive

The death of a dog is a heartbreaking event, leaving many owners to struggle afterwards to make sense of life. While you can't bring your pet back, you can honor his or her life through words, actions and tributes. Here are 30 ideas for keeping your dog's memories and love alive.
— 8 min read
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Special Species

Six Major Myths About Grief

Six myths about grief limit us in our ability to deal with the inevitable losses that affect our lives. A grief recovery specialist can help you give way to the change.
— 15 min read
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Dog Tips

Considering Euthanasia? It Means 'Good Death'

The decision of euthanasia is demanded by humanitarian obligation, but is met with intense emotional responses for the person who must finally make it. Educating yourself about the process ahead of time may help relieve feelings of guilt that may follow.
— 11 min read
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