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Kelly Pebworth

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Kelly works as a veterinary technician in Austin, TX as well as regular animal rescue volunteer. She's been an animal lover and dog owner since childhood, and has worked in different dog related fields over the last twenty years. Currently she lives with three dogs and a cat.

My Dog Sounds Like He Has a Hairball: Why and What...

It is widely known that cats get hairballs, but what about dogs? If your dog sounds like he has a hairball, you might feel...

Dog Psoriasis: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Many dogs may suffer from allergic reactions or malnutrition that significantly affect their skin, coat, and overall health. Fortunately, dog psoriasis is one of...

Top 12 Best Dog Bike Leash Choices

Running and cycling with dogs is becoming very popular. Now as the weather improves, more dog parents are leaving houses on their bicycles and love...

How Do I Firm Up My Dog’s Stool?

New or not, dog owners like you might pop this question in your head: "How do I firm up my dog's stool?" Soft stool in your...

10 Best Novel Protein Dog Foods

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Novel proteins are special animal proteins that are less common than the chicken or beef present in regular dog food formulations. - By...

Dog Leaking Urine: Causes and Treatments

It is not unusual that older, primarily female dogs, suffer from urinary incontinence (dogs leaking urine) when they have no control over the bladder...

Red Eyes in Your Dog: Here’s Why and What to Do

Most days, you look into your dog’s soulful eyes and wonder what your friend is thinking. There is no question that much of your...

Anise and Catnip for Dogs: What You Need to Know

Even dog owners are familiar with the concept of catnip. This herb affects cats the way some drugs affect humans. It's a great tool for...

Eye Boogers a.k.a. Dog Eye Discharge: Causes & Treatments

Eye booger slash gunk is a combination of mucus buildup, oil, and other eye debris. It also comes in the name of dog eye...

Police K-9s in Florida Are Now Protected

Police K-9s, also known as police dogs, are special dogs trained to assist police officers or other law-enforcement personnel. Police officers also use these...

Dog’s Personality: Traits, Types, Breed-Specific, Owners

Just like humans, each dog's personality is unique. Every dog you meet will have a personality of its own. Although each dog may exhibit and...

21 Strange Cat Behavior – What It Means and How to...

Have you ever walked into your kitchen and saw your cat taking a sip from the faucet? This cat behavior may look strange and...

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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.

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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...