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All pet parents want the best for their dogs. Top Dog Tips’ dog experts provide the best, most accurate and easily understandable, actionable tips on dog ownership, using all types of dog products, dog health advice, dog nutrition information and other pet information that’s essential for dog owners to know.

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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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How To Give A Dog Injectable Medication

https://youtu.be/BoEIDlXaFiM There comes a time in every dog's life when they need to take some medication, which means you may need to give your dog...
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The Weight is Over: Frankie and Toby’s Weight Loss Adventure with BetterVet

Hi! I’m Dr. Dani Cimino, BetterVet Chief Veterinary Officer, and mom to Frankie, my super brilliant 6.5-year-old Border Collie, and Toby, my incredibly loveable,...
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3 Homemade Dog Repellent Spray Recipes

These homemade dog repellent spray recipes are easy to make and the ingredients are surprisingly cheap. Plus, they're safe and effective.
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Pros and Cons of Cannabidiol: CBD For Dogs

CBD for dogs is the way to go when talking about Marijuana for Pets. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is the second most common...
9 Neurological Problems in Dogs - How to Prevent and Fix Them

9 Neurological Problems in Dogs with Pictures: Signs, Causes, Treatments

Dogs can suffer from many health problems, including neurological issues which are often worrying for pet owners to deal with. Knowing how to spot the...
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When to Neuter or Spay Your Dog: A BetterVet Expert Weighs In

Most of us remember Bob Barker reminding us to neuter our pet at the end of “The Price is Right” and, most of us...
PetFusion Calming Cuddler Dog Bed Review

Review: PetFusion Calming Cuddler Dog Bed

Every dog needs a bed, whether he's a large or small breed. Even if your pup sleeps in your bed every night, he still needs a bed of his own to rest in during the day. If your pet likes to nuzzle and "nest", the PetFusion Calming Cuddler Dog Bed may be the best choice.
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A Dog-Friendly Office: How it Improves Company Culture

Hey There! According to Pet Food Manufacturers Association, they recorded more than 59 million of the pet population this year. By that number, dogs have...
Hide-n-Seek Dog Toys

Review: Pet Craft Supply Hide-n-Seek Dog Toys

It's important to provide your dog with a variety of toys that will pique his interest and keep him entertained. These Hide-n-Seek Dog Toys from Pet Craft Supply will provide hours of fun, as long as your dog isn't a destructive chewer.
Dogs Marking Their Territory

Dogs Marking Their Territory and How To Stop Them

Dogs marking their territory is a natural instinctive behavior. They love to mark their belongings and areas. Sometimes, dogs that are marking their territory occur...
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How To Tell If Your Cat Is Pregnant

Hopefully your cat's pregnancy was a planned event. If it was, you may have already done some research to find out more about the feline gestation period and what to expect when your cat is expecting. Knowing how to tell if your cat is pregnant is an important step in this process.

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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...