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Muscle Atrophy in Dogs - Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs: Causes, Prevention, Treatments

Muscle atrophy is a medical condition when the mass of muscles deteriorates, resulting in muscle tissue loss, sometimes in localized areas and other times...
The Guide to Introducing Dogs to Newborns

14 Tips for Introducing Dogs to Newborns

Introducing dogs to kids and vice versa is an important step. As a dog owner bringing home a newborn from the hospital, there are...
Lyme Disease in Dogs

10 Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs

Unlike humans, Lyme disease in dogs is a less common scenario after being bitten by an infected by a tick. Instead, dogs will often...
Puppy Socialization

The Puppy Socialization Checklist

To raise a well-adjusted dog, you need ongoing socialization training. Without adequate socialization, the dog may grow up to be fearful or even aggressive....
15 Mind-Blowing Facts About Pet Homelessness

15 Sad Facts About Homeless Pets

The internet is full of sad homeless pets stories like the one of Al and Oolu. Al Ritch found the senior dog Oolu lost...
Best Dog for First Time Owner

10 Best Dog Breeds for First Time Owners

All dogs have different characters and personalities, and if you’re new to dog ownership then you have to be careful about choosing an appropriate...
How to Deworm a Dog Effectively

The Guide on How to Deworm a Dog

Different worm types can infest a dog. These parasites stay alive by leaching blood and nutrients off the host, which causes worm symptoms in dogs....
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How to Train Dogs to Use Stairs and Ramps

There are a number of reasons for buying stairs or ramps for dogs. Usually, they're used with puppies or senior dogs with arthritis, dogs with...
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The Dog Cancer Diet: What You Should Know

Treating canine cancer is often a multi-pronged approach that includes care, medication, and nutrition. Today, I want to talk a little bit about the...
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7 Tips for Launching a Pets Podcast

If you feel like you have something valuable to offer to pet owners, podcasting is a great way to put your content out there....
Best Dog Subscription Box 2020

15 Best Dog Subscription Boxes (Updated 2023)

Monthly subscription boxes for dogs are all the rage these days. General subscription box services have been around for years, but these boxes have gained...
10 Most Common Dog Behavior Problems (and How to Fix Them)

10 Serious Dog Behavior Problems and How to Deal With Them

Common dog behavior problems are the main reason why owners give up on their pets back to shelters. Knowing what type of behavioral issues...

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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...