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Do Dogs Have Blood Types

Do Dogs Have Blood Types? (And Other Related Facts)

Yes - much like the humans, dogs have different blood types. In fact, dogs have even more blood types than humans do. Knowing a...
Mixed Breed Dogs for Families

Best Mixed Breed Dogs for Families

Looking to expand the family? Whether you’re buying your first pup or your tenth, it’s never too late to give mixed breed dogs a...
Kids vs Dogs - Differences and Similarities of Raising Children and Dogs

Kids vs Dogs: Differences and Similarities in Raising Them

As a devoted pet parent, you have likely made the comparison of pet parenthood to being a human parent. You have also likely heard...
How Do Dogs Get Rabies and How to Prevent It

How Do Dogs Get Rabies and How to Prevent It?

A bullet-shaped rabies virus (RABV) belongs to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Lyssavirus (1). The degree of its pathogenicity (the ability of that...
10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

Studies found that boredom in dogs is real, and it's more dangerous than we used to believe. Research demonstrated the negative effects of boredom...
8 Coolest Dog Tricks That You Haven't Tried Yet

8 Coolest Dog Tricks That You Haven’t Tried

Have you gone through all the basic dog training and feeling a little adventurous? Want to teach a dog some some fun, advanced and...
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20+ Ways to Mentally Stimulate Your Dog

A dog's mental stimulation is any activity that stimulates, activates, or enriches a dog’s brain and thus their mental well-being. There are countless activities...
Health benefits of owning a dog

7 Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Did you know that canines may lower the risk of you having heart disease? If you own one, you're probably enjoying the health benefits...
What Are My Dog Nutritional Needs

Do You Know Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs?

Every dog has his own unique nutritional requirements that vary depending on his age, weight, breed and general overall heath. The amount of food...
Why Do My Dog’s Ears Stink

Why Do My Dog’s Ears Stink?

Stinky dog ears? Now, that’s not good. Sure, it’s true that most dogs have a distinct "doggy odor", but it also shouldn't be so awful...
5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

Despite health warnings and issues about raw meat feeding, there's a growing consumer interest, particularly among pet owners, for raw dog food diet. With constant...
how to get dog poop out of carpet

How To Get Dog Poop Out of Carpet

https://youtu.be/KOm_RvJJ19Y Accidents happen, especially when you're potty training your new pup. Puppies and senior pets have the occasional accident, but it can happen with any...

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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...