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Dementia in Dogs

Dementia in Dogs: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Even for dogs, aging is inevitable and so is the change in their needs. But how do you handle those senior moments, such as...
Millennials on Parenthood: 10 Reasons Why Millennials Opt For Pets

Millennials on Parenthood: 10 Reasons Why Millennials Opt For Pets

In this generation, instead of choosing parenthood and starting a family, more and more millennials are opting to welcome and take care of pets.  Furthermore,...
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Hyperpigmentation In Dogs

Have you noticed your dog’s skin may have unusually dark areas in their skin? Irregular in shape, scattered, or even in just one region?...
Why You Should Be Proud of Your Dog Stroller

Why You Should Be Proud of Your Dog Stroller

In all fairness, strollers for dogs do get made fun of a lot. The image that comes to mind is of Elle Woods from...
Best Dog Booties for Snow to Keep Your Dog Warm in Winter

Best Dog Booties for Snow to Keep Your Dog Safe in Winter

We are rapidly approaching the middle of winter, and the weather channels are saying that this is possibly one of the coldest winters in...
Becca Stephens and her service dog, Bobbi. | Photo credit: ABC-WFTS

‘Dating App’ with Service Dogs Saved Veteran’s Life

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA—An Army veteran from Clearwater is convinced that this 'dating app' saved her life. But make no mistake; this intriguing 'dating app' is for...
8 Water and Swimming Safety Tips for Dog Owners

8 Water and Swimming Dangers and Safety Tips for Dog Owners

Summer swimming with your dogs is one of the many perks of being a pet parent. What could be better than going to the...
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Does Pet Insurance Cover Vaccines? Things You Need to Know

As responsible fur parents, we keep up with our pets' routine vaccination schedules to ensure their safety, health, and well-being. It often leaves us...
7 Cool Facts About Dogs You Didn’t Know

7 Facts About Dogs You Didn’t Know

We all know some interesting facts about our furry pals - they have wet noses, are severely allergic to chocolate, and communicate mostly through...
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Connecticut Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Grooming, And More

In this blog, we'll tackle everything related to pet essentials in Connecticut. So, if you're planning to move or travel here, we've got you! We've...
Skin Tags on Dogs- How to Prevent and Remove Them

Skin Tags on Dogs: How to Prevent and Remove Them

Skin tags are small, benign growths that can appear on any dog of any breed, gender, and age. Some breeds are more susceptible to skin...
25 of the Best Dog Breeds for Small Apartments and Cities

25 Best Dog Breeds for Small Apartments

If you’re thinking about adopting a dog, there are many things to consider including your future pet's temperament, energy levels and, of course, the...

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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...