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What Can I Feed My Dog If I Run Out of Dog Food?

On a rare occasion, or maybe not, you may sometimes forget to buy your dog's food. Or, as we saw during the pandemic, stores...
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What to Say When Someone Loses a Pet

If someone is experiencing a pet loss, it's hard and tricky to know the right words to say. In this blog, we'll give you...
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Black Gums in Dogs: What Does This Mean?

Dogs have different complexions on their skin and their other body parts as well. Some are normal and others may mean something else. What...
Best Amazon Christmas Deals for Pet Lovers

10 Best Amazon Christmas Deals for Pet Owners

For their 7th day of deals, Amazon has just published their best deals for pet lovers as part of their "12 Days of Deals"...
11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Most Popular Dog Sports

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...
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15 Dog Pregnancy & Whelping Tips for Beginners

You're expecting puppies; how exciting! A dog giving birth is a beautiful experience. Whelping is a term that covers the entire process of birthing puppies, from...
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7 Ideas on How to Spend Christmas with Your Dog

Holiday season is always fun for the whole family, but we can have double the fun if we find a way to include our...
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Dog Pregnancy Stages and What to Expect When Expecting

Your dog's pregnancy can be an exciting time for both of you, but it can also be a stressful time. Knowing all the dog...
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Miniature American Shepherd Dog Breed Profile

Australian Shepherds are beautiful and affectionate working dogs. But get ready for this! Did you know that there’s a breed that’s strikingly similar to the Australian...
Pocket Beagle Dog Breed- Everything You Need To Know

Pocket Beagle Dog Breed: Everything You Need To Know

If you’ve never heard of a Pocket Beagle, you’re not alone, since they are quite a rare breed. You’re also not alone if you’re...
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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...
Ricochet Written By Judy Fridono

Book Review: Ricochet Written By Judy Fridono

If you enjoy reading and you're a dog lover, chances are you probably love reading books about dogs. And if that's true, then you...

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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...