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Dog Diabetes Diet: What to Feed a Diabetic Dog

Dog Diabetes Diet: Vet’s Guide on What to Feed a Diabetic Dog

Diagnosis of diabetes in dogs is more common today than ever before (1). It's been estimated that about 1 in 100 dogs will develop diabetes...
5 Toxic Substances Frequently Found in Pet Products

5 Toxic Substances Frequently Found in Pet Foods and Pet Products

As pet parents, we do everything we can to provide our pets with products that are healthy for them, or at least products that...
Essential Oils for Dogs

9 Reasons to Use Essential Oils for Dogs

I first learned about essential oils a few years ago. I was a new mother and din't want to use chemical filled bug sprays,...
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Woman Seen Abandoning Dog in Miami Park turned out to be Good Samaritan

MIAMI, SOUTH FLORIDA—A woman caught on camera appeared to be abandoning a black and white bulldog mix in Athalie Range Park turned out to...
How to Ensure Good Sleep for Puppies

How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for Puppies

Despite seeming like boundless bundles of rambunctious energy, puppies, too, need sleep just like adult dogs and their human counterparts. Interestingly enough, puppies and...
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Deaf Dog: Pros and Cons You Should Know About

Whether you have adopted a new dog that is deaf, or your furry loved one is losing their hearing, there is a lot that...
5 Signs of Hip Problems in Dogs (And What to Do)

5 Signs of Hip Problems in Dogs (And What to Do)

Particularly in their older years, hip problems in dogs become more common. While some of these issues could be genetically predisposed in the dog,...
Old School Bordeaux

Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breed Profile

Are you looking for a canine friend who is equally majestic and powerful? Do you want to adopt a fierce dog that captures the hearts...
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,...
How Do You Recognize Cognitive Dysfunctions in Dogs and What You Can Do to Help Them

How to Recognize Cognitive Dysfunctions in Dogs and What You Can Do to Help...

As much as we may hate to admit it, dogs age just like we do. With age comes an increasing number of health concerns,...
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7 Signs of Liver Problems in Dogs (And What to Do About Them)

The liver is one of the most important organs in a dog’s body. It is the second largest after his skin. It performs more than...
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Adding Nuts to Homemade Dog Food Recipes

If you follow our home-cooked dog food recipes here on Top Dog Tips, you've noticed that sometimes we include nuts in the ingredients list....

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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...