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Newfoundland Dog Breed

Newfoundland Dog Breed Profile

In the vast seas, broad horizon, or even a backyard, imagine a giant fluff lending you a helping paw. The Newfoundland dog breed may...
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Patellar Luxation In Dogs: Causes and Treatment

Patellar Luxation in dogs is a hereditary disorder. If you're a dog owner, this sounds pretty serious. If you ever notice that your dog is...
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Top Pet Companies that Give Back

It may cross your mind about other animals that aren't as lucky as your beloved pet as a pet owner. Knowing about the pet...
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What You Should Know Before Ridesharing With Pets

Virtually every pet owner will need to travel with our dogs at some point, which isn't the most straightforward task when you don't own...
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Exercising Large Breed Puppies

Adding a puppy to your household is an exciting stage for most families. They're cute, furry balls of energy that constantly seem to be...
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Sodium Metabisulfite in Bully Sticks: A Harmful Ingredient

Is your dog a fan of bully sticks? Well, beware because new studies have found sodium metabisulfite in bully sticks. Pure bully sticks are made...
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When It’s OK Not To Clean A Dog’s Ears

Dogs and their ears are the irresistible duos. Their expressions, along with the movement of their ears, and their reactions are the complete package....
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REVIEW: Fi Smart Dog Collar

Losing your dog and failing to find him can be any dog owner's nightmare. Don't you agree? I don't want to feel the anxiety of...
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog Breed Profile

Are you struggling to pick a dog breed to adopt? Let's look at the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Tollers are fun, energetic, intelligent, affectionate,...
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Things To Consider When Purchasing A GPS Tracker For Dogs

If you're a dog owner, you know that dogs can get a little bit mischievous once in a while. So if you're planning to...
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How to Stop Your Dog From Guzzling Down Food

Ever seen a completely adorable furball turn into a wild beast devouring its food bowl in a heartbeat? See that wild beast at your...
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American Bloodhound Dog Breed Profile

As the oldest breed of hounds that hunt by smell, American Bloodhounds can follow a scent for miles. They are exceptionally skilled trackers, whether...

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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...
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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...