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Dog Wart Removal - Step-by-Step Guide

Dog Wart Removal: Step-by-Step Guide

Warts in dogs are also known as canine viral papillomas or canine viral papillomatoses. This is a relatively common occurrence in young pups. The immune system...
10 Signs of Puppy Scams (And How to Avoid Them)

10 Signs of Puppy Scams (And How to Avoid Being Tricked)

Everybody agrees that adopting a rescue dog from a shelter is always more praiseworthy. But if you're set on buying a puppy of a specific...
How to Drain Anal Glands on Dogs

How to Drain Anal Glands on Dogs

The anal glands on a dog are located on either side of its anus. The glands each contain a sac (located in the middle...
Introducing dogs to your chicken

How to Introduce Dogs to Your Chickens: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried to introduce dogs to your chickens? Or are you planning to do so?  The idea of canines and chickens getting along...
When to Put Your Dog Down Checklist and The Quality of Life Scale

Checklist for When to Put Your Dog Down

One of the more frequently asked questions by dog owners of their vets is, “How will I know when it’s time?” According to the American...
Vet Checking Dog's Joint Health

5 Tips To Keep Your Dog’s Joint Health Intact and Prevent Joint Problems

Does your dog struggle to stand and walk upstairs? That's a sign that your dog's joint health is in jeopardy. Whether your dog is predisposed...
Eye Problems In Dogs

7 Serious Eye Problems in Dogs (and how to deal with them)

They say that your eyes are the window to your soul. Well, they are also the window to your state of health! There are...
Homemade Dog Ear Cleaner

6 Recipes of Homemade Dog Ear Cleaners

For some dogs, one of the most important parts of grooming is cleaning their ears. It reduces the chance of ear infections and removes...
hurricane and pets

Hurricane and Pets – What to Do Before, During, and After a Disaster

This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects around 13 to 20 named storms where 6 to 10 can become hurricanes and...
How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety or Depression (And How Much It Costs)

How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety or Depression (And How Much It...

How to get a service dog for anxiety? Just like you, I once Googled this myself. We know how much pets can brighten our days and...
How to Find a Reputable Dog Breeder Locally

How to Find and Identify A Reputable Dog Breeder

If you prefer to purchase your new puppy, you must look for a reputable dog breeder. Believe it or not, there are places that do...
My Dog Is Scared of Me - 10 Things to Do

My Dog Is Scared of Me: Reasons and 10 Easy Ways to Fix This

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - There are different reasons why your dog is scared of you. It could be their past traumatic experiences, frequent accidents, they are...

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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...
Sasha in the car

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.
how to get rid of a dog

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...