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8 Ways to Make Your Dog Enjoy Grooming at a Pet Groomer's Studio

8 Ways to Make Your Dog Enjoy Grooming at a Pet Groomer’s Studio

If you're an owner of long haired, high maintenance or double coated breed, then you know how much of a nightmare it can be...
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Can Dogs Eat Beans? 9 Healthy and Safe Varieties for Your Dog

Beans are considered to be superfoods for hoomans. And, of course, we also want to share the best with our pups, even if it means...
Stop Dog from Chewing Furniture and Belongings

15 Ways to Prevent Dogs from Chewing Your Stuffs & Furniture

You turn your back for just a moment, and you’ve lost a precious item because it's been chewed to bits by your dog. It happened...
Is Anesthesia Safe for My Dog

The Truth: Is Anesthesia Safe for Dogs?

Anesthesia - a common fear of pet owners, but do you need to worry? A lot of dog owners are more concerned about the...
Tabby Cats: All You Need To Know About These Patterned Cats

Tabby Cats: All You Need To Know About These Patterned Cats

The word "tabby cat" describes cats with markings on their fur that are unique and one-of-a-kind. It's because no two cats have the same...
Top 10 Things To Do Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

Do These 10 Things Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

If you ask pet owners who've done impulse adoption, they'll tell you from experience that this is not a good idea for neither you...
Dog Rescued At Guernsey Coast After Spotted by Kayakers

Dog Rescued At Guernsey Coast After Spotted by Kayakers

A dog was finally reunited with its owners when kayakers spotted it at Guernsey’s south coast cliffs 24 hours after going missing on June...
Top 3 Safest Dog Harness Choices for Car Travel

3 Crash Tested Dog Harnesses for Cars

A dog harness is a perfect tool for securing your pet in the car when extenuating factors prevent them from being safely crated. However, not...
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Chinese Imperial Dog Breed Profile

The Chinese Imperial dog is a very cute and tiny animal. How tiny, you say? Well, these dogs hardly reach about four and seven pounds! However,...
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English Setter Dog Breed Profile

Would an English Setter make the ideal pawed partner for me? Well, say no more if you're an adventure junkie who especially enjoys running and...
Allergy Meds For Dogs Guide

Allergy Meds For Dogs: When Does Your Dog Need Them?

Suddenly, out of nowhere you start to notice your dog is scratching its ears, or gnawing at its paws non-stop. You give your dog...
How to Do CPR on a Dog

How to Do CPR On a Dog

Doing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is something we’ve all seen performed many times in movies and TV, but it's actually harder than it looks. When...

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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...