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Excessive Panting in Dogs

Excessive Panting in Dogs: Your Dog Panting A lot & What You Should Do

Anyone who has been around a dog for any length of time knows that panting is normal dog behavior. However, how much panting is too...
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Adding Nuts to Homemade Dog Food Recipes

If you follow our home-cooked dog food recipes here on Top Dog Tips, you've noticed that sometimes we include nuts in the ingredients list....
The 25 Clever Tips on Shopping for Dog Food on a Tight Budget

25 Clever Tips on Shopping for Dog Food on a Tight Budget

As a pet parent, you want to provide the best quality food for your dog. But when the purse strings are tight, it can...
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Interview: Enriching Your Dog’s Life with Nose Work

A dog smells scents like we see colors. The vibrant colors that we see enrich our world, and that's exactly what smell does for...
Best Male Dog Names and How To Pick the Best Name for A Male Dog

Best Male Dog Names & How To Pick the Best Name for A Male...

You have brought a new little furry bundle into your family and everyone is enthralled with the new puppy. You’ve picked up all the...
Signs and Treatment of Different Vitamin Deficiencies in Dogs

Vitamin Deficiencies in Dogs: Causes and Treatments

Vitamin deficiencies in dogs are actually pretty common than most people think. Sometimes, a dog's underlying health condition is the result of nutrient absorption in...

Dog Flu Symptoms and 6 Ways to Prevent and Treat It

Dog flu can be very serious for canines if it’s not treated right away. Dog flu, which is a strain of kennel cough and...
My Dog Constipation

Dog Constipation: 12 Ways to Prevent and Treat It

Constipation in dogs may not be as common as diarrhea, but it still happens quite often in growing canines.  As a result, it's essential to talk...
The cargo truck, carrying 18 police German Shepherds, pulled over with a busted AC, causing the death of at least 8 dogs | Photo source: Humane Society of Hobart via AP

8 Police Dogs Died After AC Malfunction During Transport

LAKE STATION, INDIANA—At least 8 German Shepherds died due to heat-related stress after the air conditioning unit keeping them cool failed in a 2-hour...
Brands With Most Dog Food Recalls

Dog Food Recalls: Dog Food Brands With Most Recalls of All Time

With the increasing number of dog foods being recalled lately... You can't help but doubt: "Are my pups munching the safest dog food product?" Sadly, even...
Laws All Dog Owners Should Be Aware Of

8 Laws All Dog Owners Should Be Aware Of

As a dog owner in the United States, it is your responsibility to be aware of (and abide by) any laws that pertain to...
why do dogs eat grass

Why Are Dogs Eating Grass?

One common misconception about dogs eating grass is that they do it because they aren’t feeling well, and that leaves some dog owners to worry...

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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...
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...