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20 Signs of Stress in Dogs [Infographic]

For us, stress signs are essential because that's what helps us navigate and function in our daily lives. For dogs, on the other hand, there's...
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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 common and may result in itchy...
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8 Telltale Signs Your Dog Is Cold

Do you know the dangers that come with cold weather and how to tell if your dog is cold? Our domesticated dogs depend on...
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Why Does My Dog Scoot His Butt On the Floor?

Since you clicked on this article, you must have seen your dog scoot his butt across the floor recently. Maybe he’s even done it multiple times. Either way, it has you wondering “Why does my dog scoot his butt on the floor?”
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Why Does My Dog Lick So Much?

I have three dogs, and only one of them is a repetitive licker. This got me thinking about why some some dogs lick a lot and others don't. I'm a curious pet owner, and enjoy knowing as much about my pets' behavior as possible. If you're like me, you probably question most of the things that your pets do. While researching this topic, I found out that there are a number of reasons why your dog may lick a lot. I also found out that it’s not uncommon for dogs to lick bedding, furniture, blankets and other objects.
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Prostate Cancer In Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Like all types of cancer, to be diagnosed with the disease can be heartbreaking. But how do you recognize prostate cancer in dogs? Cancer has...
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Basal Cell Carcinoma In Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cancer has been a major health problem in dogs. Since it can develop in any cell of the body, how do you recognize basal...
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Thyroid Cancer in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cancer should not necessarily mean a death sentence to our furry friends. But how do we fight thyroid cancer in dogs? In a study commissioned...
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Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Ensuring your dog lives a good life can sometimes involve making hard decisions. Degenerative myelopathy is a scary disease.  If you've ever seen a dog...
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Dog Acne: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Similar to humans, dogs’ skin can experience breakouts from clogged hair follicles, dead skin cells, or an undue amount of sebum in the skin....
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Snake Bites in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments, & Prevention

There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet, and 600 are venomous, and 30 of those venomous snakes have been discovered...
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Pneumonia in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Does your dog have a high fever? Is your pet having difficulty breathing? These are telltale signs of pneumonia, which is a highly contagious disease. Pneumonia...

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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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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.
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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.

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