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The 10 Best Dog Shampoo Review [Updated 2023]

Every dog owner in the world will eventually have to bathe their dogs. There's no giving a dog a bath without using shampoo for dogs. It...
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Can A Vet Prescribe CBD oil for Your Pets?

Today we will answer the question, can a vet prescribe CBD for your pets? The answer will depend on where you live. The use of CBD...
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18 Best Vet Recommended Healthy Dog Food Brands [Updated] (2023)

As a veterinarian, dog lovers are always asking me for my opinion on the top vet-recommended dog food brands for their furry friends. But one...
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Top 5 Best Paw Balms for Dogs, Paw Protection, Hyperkeratosis, Dry Skin

Cold weather, hot and dry weather, rough terrain, and sometimes genetics cause calluses and lesions on a dog's nose and paw pads. We have shoes...
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Winter Allergies in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Many owners associate dog allergies with the spring and fall seasons. However, winter allergies in dogs are just as expected and may result in...
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The Best Dog Nail Clippers with Sensor

The two most common tools for trimming or clipping a dog’s nails are scissor-style clippers and nail grinders. There are also guillotine-style clippers, which are...
Homemade Raw Dog Food Recipe

Recipe: Simple Homemade Raw Dog Food

The raw diet isn't suitable for every dog, and it's important to discuss this diet with your veterinarian before switching your pooch to uncooked food. This homemade raw dog food recipe is very basic. While it may be a good fit for your Fido, it's likely that your vet will recommend adding supplements.
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Certificate of Analysis on CBD Oil for Dogs

A certificate of analysis on CBD oil is a document that shows the amount and type of cannabinoids on each hemp product. If there is...
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Homemade Low-Carb Dog Food

Dogs have little to no benefit from carbohydrates which means making your own homemade low-carb dog food can be a great health benefit for...
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Different Kinds of Grains Your Dog Can Eat

There are different kinds of grains to choose from for your dog to eat. Pet owners want to feed their dogs with the best diet...
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8 Causes of Excessive Thirst in Dogs (Polydipsia)

Have you noticed your dog drinking more water than usual? This may be just temporary or a sign of illness. Dogs' excessive thirst becomes...
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How To Teach A Dog To Roll Over in 4 Simple Steps

  https://youtu.be/C1zTQfRMARU If you're wondering how to teach a dog to roll over, we have good news for you! One, it's fairly easy—you just have to do...

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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...