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Dog Nutrition 101: What Do Dogs Eat

Today's dogs have a lot more options in terms of dog food and what their human pet parents choose to feed them. What do dogs...

Top 5 Best Paw Balms for Dogs, Paw Protection, Hyperkeratosis, Dry...

Cold weather, hot and dry weather, rough terrain, and sometimes genetics cause calluses and lesions on a dog's nose and paw pads. We have shoes...

Winter Allergies in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Many owners associate dog allergies with the spring and fall seasons. However, winter allergies in dogs are just as expected and may result in...

The Best Dog Nail Clippers with Sensor

The two most common tools for trimming or clipping a dog’s nails are scissor-style clippers and nail grinders. There are also guillotine-style clippers, which are...

Different Kinds of Grains Your Dog Can Eat

There are different kinds of grains to choose from for your dog to eat. Pet owners want to feed their dogs with the best diet...

8 Causes of Excessive Thirst in Dogs (Polydipsia)

Have you noticed your dog drinking more water than usual? This may be just temporary or a sign of illness. Dogs' excessive thirst becomes...

How To Teach A Dog To Roll Over in 4 Simple...

  https://youtu.be/C1zTQfRMARU If you're wondering how to teach a dog to roll over, we have good news for you! One, it's fairly easy—you just have to do...

How To Give A Dog Injectable Medication

https://youtu.be/BoEIDlXaFiM There comes a time in every dog's life when they need to take some medication, which means you may need to give your dog...

The Weight is Over: Frankie and Toby’s Weight Loss Adventure with BetterVet

Hi! I’m Dr. Dani Cimino, BetterVet Chief Veterinary Officer, and mom to Frankie, my super brilliant 6.5-year-old Border Collie, and Toby, my incredibly loveable,...

15 Safe Human Medications for Dogs

In most cases, you should be only giving your dog medications that were manufactured specifically for dogs. However, there is some human medication for...

CBD and Dogs: 15 Ways It May Help Your Pet

In the US, most states have legalized CBD use fully or with some restrictions. Only in four US states — Idaho, South Carolina, Kansas, and Wyoming...

Cannabis for Dogs: New Businesses in the US Pet Industry

Growing cannabis, or what we now more commonly refer to as marijuana or weed, is becoming a booming business in the United States, especially...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...