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Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis)

The proper term for what many people call puppy strangles is actually juvenile cellulitis or juvenile pyoderma. Sometimes, the disease can also be referred to...
Best Pet Hair Clippers for Dogs Buying Guide

Pet Hair Clippers for Dogs: A Buyer’s Guide

Which pet hair clippers for dogs you're going to buy will depend on a few factors. Knowing how you will use the clippers, what...
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11 Things Dog Trainers Wish Owners Knew

Dog trainers cringe when they see how some people intentionally or unintentionally treat their canine companions. Don't become one of those people a dog...
Spleen Tumor in Dogs - Signs, Causes, Treatment

Spleen Tumor in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the dog's spleen is a highly metastatic cancer that affects pets of any age. Even though it is most commonly seen...
30 Fun Home Activities to Do With Your Dog While Sheltering-In-Place

30 Fun Home Activities with Dogs While Sheltering-in-Place Together

Staying at home for days can be hard for many, particularly if you are an outgoing person by nature with an active canine companion....
How Much Do Dogs Cost?

Coronavirus and Finances: 7 Ways Pet Owners Can Save Money and Budget Better

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic isn’t scary only for health reasons. With how much it costs to care for a dog and rising unemployment, many...
How to Find a Missing Dog - 8 Things You Must Do Right Away

10 Tips on How to Find a Missing Dog

It's a terrifying feeling to realize that your dog may have ran away and gotten lost, or worse - was stolen. Ideally, you've microchipped...
Dog car sickness

How to Prevent and Treat Your Dog’s Car Sickness

Your dog becomes nauseous or even vomits every time you go for a ride. But is dog car sickness a real thing, and do...
5 Waterborne Illnesses Your Dog Can Contract From the Local Park

5 Waterborne Illnesses Your Dog Can Contract From the Local Park

As a “Labrador person,” I am fully aware of the irresistible draw between some dogs and water. I am also all too familiar with...
Canine Coronavirus (CCoV and CRCoV) - What It Is and What It Isn't

Canine Coronavirus (CCoV and CRCoV): What It Is and What It Isn’t

As we continue fighting against human coronavirus (COVID-19), dog owners who pay close attention to their pet’s vaccinations are asking questions. “Isn’t coronavirus something...
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...
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...

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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...