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Cricket Protein For Dogs

Interview: What’s All the Hype About Cricket Protein For Dogs?

Last week a news article came across my desk about a dog treat company that was using cricket powder as the protein source in...
Common Canine Allergies

8 Resources for Most Common Dog Allergies

Last week I discussed preparing your dog for emergencies. It's an important issue that many pet parents don't think about. An equally important topic...
Backpacking with Dogs

How to Go Backpacking with Dogs

The cool mountain air ruffles your hair as you stare out over a serene lake, autumn colors reflected in the still water. The song...
Dog Hiking Gear Must-Haves - What You Need When Hiking with Dogs

Dog Hiking Gear Must-Haves: What You Need When Hiking with Dogs

So you’ve decided to take your dog out for a journey in the great outdoors. There’s a three-day weekend coming up, and the weather promises...
Dog Begging Behavior and How to Stop It

How to Stop Dog Begging Behavior

Those big, round eyes, that adorable cocked head, the forlorn little whimpers... it’s hard to resist a dog who’s begging for scraps, but learning...
Service Dog Gear Must-Haves - What's The Most Important for Owners

Service Dog Gear Must-Haves: What’s Most Important for Owners?

Pet owners can often be heard exclaiming, “I couldn’t live without my dog.” Indeed, many of us could not imagine life without our animals....
Best Dog Supplies Deals - 12 Days of Deals and Christmas

Best Dog Supplies Deals & Discounts from Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals Campaign

As we're getting closer to Christmas, every online pet supplies retailer tries to take advantage of the shopping season and bring pet owners their largest...
Best Christmas Deals Dog Supplies for Dogs Pets

Best Christmas Deals on Dog Supplies This December

December is the month for hot deals on dog supplies. They are everywhere, and for the past few weeks, we've been picking out the...
Christmas Dangers for Dogs

Let’s Talk: Christmas Dangers for Dogs

The holiday season is such a busy time, and pet parents need to be especially diligent. There are many Christmas dangers for dogs that...
The Low Down on the Paleo Diet for Dogs

Interview: The Low Down on the Paleo Diet for Dogs

The current trend in the pet food industry is to follow the trends in the human food industry. As pet owners jump on the...
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"...
Best Dog Food Deals on Amazon and Online

Best Dog Food Deals Online (2015)

Christmas is when we all spend time with our loved ones, including our furry pals. It's also the time when many retailers are selling...

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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...