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Best Lap Dogs for Cuddly Pet Owners

30 Best Lap Dogs for Cuddly Pet Owners

While some people look specifically to adopt large dogs for protection or as an exercise partner, others may want a cozy, warm friend to...
Dog Breeds That Have the Longest Lifespan

15 Dog Breeds That Have the Longest Lifespan

I’ve found that the only thing wrong with dogs is that they don’t live as long as we do. It's likely that as we...
Top 24 Ways Pet Owners Can Save on Dog Supplies with Amazon

24 Ways Pet Owners Can Save on Dog Supplies with Amazon

Amazon consistently has the lowest prices on most pet supplies. What some dog owners don’t know is that there are added ways to save...
Tips on How to Put on a Dog Harness

How to Put on Different Types of Dog Harnesses

You've finally bought a good dog harness for your Fido, but now there's a problem - how do you easily put on a pet...
Dog Business QA - Lasso Hancrafted Rope Pet Products

Dog Business Q&A: Manuel and Maria from LASSO

Happy Friday readers! I hope your week was as productive as mine. Did you get a chance to read last week's column Should Your...
What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

What Are Dog Ear Mites and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

For many of us, this week was the time to get back to work after all the holiday fun and mayhem. Office parties are...
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A Dog Sleeping in Bed With Their Owner: Statistics and Should You Do It?

How many dog owners have their dog sleeping in bed with them? A few months ago, a survey of 23,000 pet owners was conducted....
7 Pet Care Financing Organizations to Try

7 Pet Care Financing Organizations to Try

Over the course of their lifetime, pets can become very expensive. Between food costs, vet bills, and other assorted expenses, pet owners will spend...
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Decoding Cats Stare: What They Think and Why They Do it

Why do cats stare? Have you ever wondered what is running through their mischievous little brain? Are they planning their next meal? Or maybe they...
Brain Tumor in Dogs - Prognosis, Survival, and Treatment

Brain Tumor in Dogs: Prognosis, Survival, and Treatment

Brain tumors are one of many types of tumors that can affect dogs, except it's also one of the most dangerous. Generally, a brain...
Best Homemade Dog Food Books

21 Best Homemade Dog Food Books

Dogs can benefit from a homemade diet whether they are healthy or they have special medical needs. Many pet parents avoid feeding home-cooked food,...

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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...