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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3 Common Mistakes Dog Parents Make With Homemade Food

The popularity of homemade dog food is on the rise, and unfortunately, so are preparation and feeding mistakes. It's easy to prepare an unbalanced homemade meal that can even be harmful if formulated incorrectly. Be sure to avoid these three common mistakes.

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Is This Urban Legend Making Dog Owners Fear Fresh Foods?

It all started with a misguided 1994 study, but its faulty message has lived on, driving owners to question if this popular, super nutritious human food is OK to feed to their dogs. Even the ASPCA and AKC embrace the myth, despite another study proving its safety a decade ago.

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Small Dogs and Dry Coughs: What You Need to Know

If you notice your small breed dog coughing on occasion, you need to know about this serious, chronic and progressive disease that can affect your dog's breathing and quality of life. And make sure you don't do this, or you can unknowingly make the situation worse.

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Why Your Pet May Be Weak, Lethargic and Refusing to Eat

If your cat or dog appears weak, doesn't want to exercise, seems confused, displays rapid breathing, decreased appetite, or has a pale tongue or gums, this may be the reason why. A good reason to get your pet to the veterinarian immediately, this condition may be easily diagnosed.

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How I Treat Canine Lumps and Bumps

Lumps and bumps fall into the top 10 list of reasons pet parents take their dogs to the veterinarian. When do skin growths warrant a closer look by your vet, and is there any way to prevent them? Here's how I diagnose and treat canine lumps and bumps, including my top two rules.

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4 Ways You May Be Stealing Your Dog's Joy

Pet parents are often guilty of making these mistakes, which include not respecting their dog's basic needs and robbing him of the pleasure involved with one of life's most important activities. It's easy to fall into these patterns - are you aware that you may be doing it, too?

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Is Your Dog 7 Years or Older? 6 Things to Start Doing Today

Once your dog reaches the age of 7, she's officially a canine senior citizen. While she may still look and act like a youngster, it's important not to ignore this reality. Doing these six things - starting today - will help her stay healthy and happy into old age.

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Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned - or at least restricted - for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.

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Red Alert: Just One of These Pills Can Harm a Pet

Misguided pet parents think that because these are OK for them to use, giving one to their pet won't do any damage. Not so, as these over-the-counter pills for humans can bind to protein in your pet's bloodstream and damage his kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and even his nerves.

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