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What Is Holistic Veterinary Medicine for Dogs

Expert Interview: What Is Holistic Veterinary Medicine for Dogs?

As more research becomes available, pet owners are realizing how the choices that they make for their dogs are effecting their pet's overall health...
Should Children Help Train the Family Dog

Expert Interview: Should Children Help Train the Family Dog?

Should children help train the family dog? This is a question that many pet owners ask themselves. Some are nervous that the dog will not...
Tips for Keeping Your Senior Dog Active and Healthy

8 Tips on How to Keep Your Senior Dog Active

Dogs bodies deteriorate as they grow older - just like ours. Keeping your senior dog active is the best way to keep his body healthy...
Brachycephalic Breeds

Let’s Talk: Brachycephalic Breeds – What’s the Difference?

Brachycephalic breeds are dogs with pushed in noses. Many people think the trait makes them look adorable, but it can also cause some unique...
The Risks of Canine Obesity and How To Keep Your Dog Fit

Expert Interview: The Risks of Canine Obesity and How To Keep Your Dog Fit

Canine obesity is a growing epidemic and it is just as dangerous as obesity in humans. If a human is overweight, they can make...
How to Become a Foster Parent for Dogs

Let’s Talk: How to Become a Foster Parent for Dogs

If you're a dog lover, there is one thing more rewarding than owning a canine companion - fostering one. Learning how to become a foster...
Dog Grooming Supplies

Dog Grooming Supplies 101: The Ultimate Buyers’ Guide

You’ve decided that you want to groom a dog at home yourself. It can be a fun experience for you and your canine. It’s also...

Interview: Tips and Tricks for Family Dog Training

Each week I get the opportunity to speak with an expert in the pet industry, and this week I was fortunate enough to have...
Holidays with Dogs - How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Holidays with Dogs: How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Around the holidays a lot of people travel to see friends and family. A dilemma that many of us become faced with is what...
How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

9 Tips on How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

As a dog lover, your clothes, bed, furniture and even your car have probably accumulated a thick layer of dog hair. While this may...
10 Resources for Choosing the Best Veterinarian

Sunday’s Recap: 8 Resources for Choosing the Best Veterinarian

Lots of pet owners stress about finding a veterinarian. If you’re one of them, don’t worry! Finding the right is much more than just...
What Your Dog's Sleeping Position Says About Him

Dog’s Sleeping Position and What It Says About Him

What does my dog's sleeping position mean? Did you know that the average dog sleeps about 12-13 hours each day? Puppies and senior dogs sleep even...

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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...