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Best Dog Boarding

Best Dog Boarding Services: Comparing DogVacay / Rover vs. Care vs. Fetch! vs. Petsitters

Placing your dog in the care of someone else is worrying. Fortunately, there are many dog boarding and pet sitting services that offer personal...
Best Christmas Dog Movies

82 Heartwarming Christmas Dog Movies [Infographic]

Looking to incorporate a little canine love into your holiday season this year? The best Christmas dog movies will put a smile on any pet...
Top 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Gift Dogs for Christmas

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Gift Dogs for Christmas

Choosing a Christmas gift for your friends or family members is not an easy thing to do, and in many cases, it is downright...
happy tail syndrome

A Case Against Cutting Dogs’ Tails and Ears

With the excitement of bringing home a purebred puppy, many new owners are given the option they perhaps had never even thought of before...
Christmas presents for dogs

15 Useful Christmas Presents for Dogs

Looking for something unique to gift your dog this year for Christmas? Then you’re in luck because today, we’re talking about some of the most...
Christmas Safety Tips for Pet Owners

39 Christmas Safety Tips for Pet Owners [Infographic]

Christmas isn’t too far off, and experienced pet owners know that this means a house full of potential pet hazards. If this is your...

Are Christmas Cactus Poisonous to Dogs?

Dogs are often mischievous creatures who like to explore, sniff and, of course, eat everything. This can often get them into trouble and cause...

41 Unique Holiday Gifts for Dog Owners and Dog Lovers (Updated 2024)

The holidays are just around the corner again, and you're probably getting ready to do gift shopping for your dog-adoring friends and family. You've...
Honey for Dogs

The Science-based Guide on Benefits of Honey for Dogs

Used by humans in a wide variety of forms, honey is a natural source of sugar, and now dog owners are looking to see...
Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs

Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs: FAQs and What You Should Know

Your dog has been having a lot of gas lately. It’s hard not to notice. You can hear the grumbling going on loudly in...
Cheapest Christmas Gifts for Dogs

34 Cheapest Christmas Gifts for Dogs

Dogs may be our best friends, but this doesn’t mean much unless we treat them as such. After all, we frequently do favors for...
dog friendly holiday cottages

32 Dog-Friendly Holiday Cottages in the UK

Travelling or going somewhere for the holidays with dogs is always an adventure and it has its ups and downs. For starters, like almost anything...

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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...
Sasha in the car

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...