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13 Best Dogs for Cats

13 Dog Breeds That Get Along With Cats

If you’re like me, you love all fur babies. Unfortunately, not all animals love each other equally. Many dog breeds will get along with...
How To Help A Dog Get Onto A Bed

How To Help A Dog Get Onto A Bed or In A Car and...

Whether it is when your dog is a puppy, or an elderly dog, at some point, it is likely that you will need to...
Probiotics For Dogs

What are the Best Probiotics For Dogs and Do Our Pets Need Them?

I am sure by now everyone has heard of the benefits of probiotics. There are yogurt commercials, health food stores, and grocery stores touting...
Dog Nail Clipper Comparison

Dremel vs. Safari vs. Epica: Comparing Best Pet Nail Clippers for Dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXlXsVDpnE&feature=youtu.be Many pet owners agree that clipping dog nails is one of the most dreaded grooming tasks. The worry of accidentally clipping the quick keeps many...
Pet Caskets for Dogs

Are Pet Caskets for Dogs Too Much? Do We Really Need Them?

Pets can be the most meaningful beings in a person’s life. They are family, friends, and life partners, all wrapped into one. So when they pass,...
Best Types of Crates for Dogs

5 Types of Dog Crates

There are many different dog crates: soft crates, plastic and wooden, metal crates, big or small, fold-able and not, heavy-duty or highly mobile, airline-approved...
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Dog Agility Competition: Pros and Cons

Agility dogs are hard-working, sporty, and attentive to what their owners want them to do, and with this sport, communication will be key. Fun...
Dog Food Ratings

Dog Food Ratings: What You Need to Know About Dog Food Reviews Websites

When we're deciding which dog food we want to feed our pets for a long period of time, one thing is always clear in our minds: we love our dogs and want to...
Bee Products For Dogs - Their Safety Efficacy and How To Use Them

Bee Products For Dogs: Their Safety, Efficacy and How To Use Them

As humans start to turn to more unique ingredients to improve their health, they also seek the same for their loyal companions. Some of the...
How to Play Pokemon Go with Dogs

How to Play Pokemon Go With Your Dog

It's Pokemon Go - the latest craze sweeping the nation. Even though the game hasn't been out that long, Pokemon Go has already become the biggest mobile...
Pokemon Go For Dogs

Pokemon Go For Dogs: 7 Tips For Dog Owners Who Want To Get In...

If you have not yet heard about Pokémon Go, I would think you were living under a rock. Many people are praising the fitness...
How Much Does A Dog Cost

Dog Costs and Budgeting Guide for Pet Owners

You have decided to take the big step to becoming a dog owner. Dogs live long lives, so you are committing for at least 10...

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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.
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...