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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...
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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's personality

Dog’s Personality: Traits, Types, Breed-Specific, Owners

Just like humans, each dog's personality is unique. Every dog you meet will have a personality of its own. Although each dog may exhibit and...
Cat Owner

Things Only A Cat Owner Understands

When it comes to being a cat owner, there are certain things that everyone has come to understand and love. Cats have a mind...
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The Costs of Cat Ownership: Know This Before Getting One!

If you’re hoping to add a new furry family member and wonder what the costs of cat ownership will be. You’ve probably looked into...
Kitten's Development

Kitten’s Development in the First Six Weeks

Like humans, a kitten's development will make many leaps and bounds during the first six weeks of life. This time period will help shape...
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Home Remedies for Dog Car Sickness

Dogs can suffer from car sickness too, so you'll need to know a few home remedies for dog car sickness in case you ever need them.
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...
Periodontal Diseases In Dogs : Symptoms, Stages and Prevention

Periodontal Diseases In Dogs: Symptoms, Stages & Prevention

https://youtu.be/FzjmpeBuGy8 Recent studies have reported that about 90% of dogs develop periodontal disease by the age of two. Therefore, periodontal, or in other words, gum disease,...
cats vs. dogs

Cats vs. Dogs: Which Makes a Better Pet?

There have been countless debates, cats vs. dogs, which of our furry friends makes the better pet. Some will argue that cats are better,...
Dogs Eat Cicadas

Can Dogs Eat Cicadas? Threats, Prevention Tips, and Guide

The cicada season has come after 17 long years of hibernation. And now you found your dog digging into the ground, gorging on a...
Spay and Neuter

Spay or Neuter: 5 Things To Consider For Better Joint Health

If you're a first-time dog owner, one of the few things you need to ask yourself is whether you should spay neuter your dog...

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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...