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Dognapping

Dognapping and Dog Theft – Statistics, Trends, Breeds & Prevention Tips  

Three months ago, a violent dognapping crime in Hollywood made headlines. A dog walker was shot, and the French dogs owned by famous pop star...
online pet medication sites

These Are The Top 6 Online Pet Medication Sites

When you’re trying to secure pet medications, many considerations come into play. For example, visiting your vet is always an option. Still, it typically...
double dog leash

Review: Double Dog Leash Retractable & Non-Retractable

If you’ve got multiple dogs, chances are, you know how difficult walking them be. This is especially problematic if using separate leashes on your...
Dog Sounds

Dog Sounds: The Sounds Our Dogs Do and What They Mean

Every dog is unique, from its markings to its personality to its vocalizations and sounds. Although dogs can’t communicate directly with humans, they’ve become...
How to feed dogs with renal disease

Renal Diet for Dogs: A Guide on Feeding

Chronic kidney disease in dogs is a progressive condition with the prevalence of 25% of dogs from veterinary clinics, with 9-16% mortality rate. Senior geriatric...
dog in hot car

Leaving A Dog Inside A Hot Car? Don’t Do It!

Leaving a dog inside a hot car is never a good idea, even if it’s just for a few minutes. Minutes under the heat...
Dog-friendly hikes

Our Top 13 Choices for a Dog-Friendly Hike

Everyone knows that physical activity isn’t just beneficial to humans. Our pets require it, too. For the outdoor enthusiast, hiking can be the perfect...
shelter dogs

Shelter Dogs: What To Look For In The Dog & The Shelter

With many shelters consistently at maximum capacity, it’s always a great idea to adopt a dog whenever possible. For some pet owners, the thought...
reward-based training

Reward-Based Training in Dogs: Benefits and Dos & Don’ts

Reward-based training adds something pleasant immediately after a behavior appears to reward the behavior and reinforce its learning. This type of training is a...
spoil your dog

How To Spoil Your Dog For When They’ve Been a Good Boy/Girl

Dogs are both social and sentimental animals. They receive the love of their masters and express theirs in their own language. They jump on...
Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Profile

As a pure-bred terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland. It will typically have two coats: the heavy coat (American) or the...
Dog Throwing Up White Foam - 11 Most Common Reasons Why

Dog Throwing Up White Foam: 11 Most Common Reasons Why

A dog throwing up white foam can either be due to some mild reasons or more serious causes. Hopefully, it's only a digestive problem, such...

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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...