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Dog Almost Dies After Eating A Hot Cross Bun, Vets Warn Pet Owners

A dog in the UK had a near-death experience from eating a hot cross bun during the Easter bank holiday. The classic Easter goodie is...
10 Ways to Deal with Dog Mouth Warts

10 Ways to Deal with Dog Mouth Warts

The first step that any pet owner should take if they suspect that their dog has mouth warts is to take them to the...
Good House Dogs

30 Breeds That Are Good House Dogs & Perfect for Families

You and your family have decided to get a dog, but you’re not sure what breed you want to adopt. Purchasing a dog is obviously...
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10 Best Dog Boarding Apps

It can be difficult for working pet parents to leave their dogs alone at home for an extended period. Dogs of all ages and temperaments...
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Best Brushes for Shih Tzus: Shih Tzu Grooming Tools 101

If you own a Shih Tzu or plan to adopt one soon, you must know how to groom it properly. And to properly groom one,...

How to Make Bathing a Dog Easier (And Some Unique Tools You Can Use)

Bathing a dog sounds simple enough at first until you actually get to try it, especially for the first time. There are many things...
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100+ Brown Dog Names for Your Chocolate Dogs!

Does your brown dog have a name? Newbie dog owners assume that giving their dogs a name becomes the second step after taking them to...
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Best Seat Belt for Dogs: Comparing EzyDog vs. Sleepypod vs. Vastar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BYisJWcRBo All dogs have to go for a car ride at some point. Most enjoy going for joy rides with their owners, but some only...
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Common Health Problems for Large Breed Dogs

Many affectionately call large and giant breed dogs the world's gentle giants, making loyal and loving companions. A few large and giant breeds are known...
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Review: Holistic Hound Hemp Balm & Mushroom Powder for Dogs

This mushroom powder for dogs from Holistic Hound offers 5 different types of mushrooms with dozens of possible health benefits.
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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...
Raw Dog Food Diet

Let’s Talk: Raw Dog Food Diet – Dietary Concerns, Benefits, and Risks

Let's Talk is our new weekly column published where Top Dog Tips editors will bring interesting topics for discussion. This allows our team a chance...

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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...