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The 5 Best Homemade Wet Dog Food Recipes

5 Homemade Wet Dog Food Recipes

Some dogs get tired of their old bland dry kibble and won't eat it. Refusing food is common among dogs that do not feel...
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Best Care for Flat-Faced Dog Breeds – Care Tips for Brachycephalic Pups

They are playful, sweet, bright, and usually patient. But are you willing to accept the health risks hardwired to the genes of flat-faced dog...
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Lhasa Apso Dog Breed Profile

Have you seen Lhasa Apso puppies? Well, they might be one of the cutest puppies around. But before you adopt one, remember that there are...
Top 50 Best Dog Poop Bags

Top 50 Best Dog Poop Bags [Updated 2023]

When picking up dog waste, you are going to need the best dog poop bags. It may not be the favorite part for most pet...
18 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care, Health, Vet Bills and Medicine

18 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care, Health, Vet Bills and Medicine

In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on pet care supplies and over-the-counter medicine, and 2020 spending is estimated to be around $100 billion. On...
How to choose the right dog kennel cover

How to Choose the Right Dog Kennel Cover

Kennel covers are important to have in dog products, whether your dog has an outdoor kennel or an indoor dog crate. At times, every dog...
Top 10 Reasons Why Dog Adoption May Not Be for You

10 Reasons Why Dog Adoption May Not Be for You

When you adopt a rescue dog, you feel good. Everyone applauds you. You saved a life, right? Yes, you have - but how will...
Italian Dog Breeds

4 Most Popular Italian Dog Breeds

Italy is well loved for their fashion sense, food and wine. But perhaps what is not so apparent is their assortment of unique Italian...
All Time Coolest Dogs in Video Games

10 All Time Coolest Dogs in Video Games

Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for centuries, and this is clear not only in our daily lives but in the pop culture...
Dog Nutrition 101 What Do Dogs Eat

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...
Poisonous hemlock plant causes dog deaths in Ireland

Poisonous Hemlock Plants Cause Series of Pet Deaths in Ireland

The notorious Hemlock plant is linked to a dog’s death, allegedly due to prior exposure, in Lough Neagh at County Antrim. Pet owners are warned...
Grain Free Food

GRAIN FREE FOOD – All You Need to Know

Lots of meat, some vegetables and little or no grain. This is the formula that many dog lovers use to describe a healthy diet...

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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.
how to get rid of a dog

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...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

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...