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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 Calm Dogs During A Thunderstorm

Depending on the level of your dog's anxiety, you may need to try a few different methods when learning how to calm dogs during thunderstorms. Likewise, a method that works for one dog may not work for another.
Dog Bathing Tips - How to Give a Dog a Bath

Dog Bathing Tips: How to Give a Dog a Bath

Dog grooming is part of the deal after you decide to have a dog as your new family member. Clipping nails, brushing hair, and bathing...
Dog Travel 101 How to Ship a Dog

Dog Travel 101: How to Ship a Dog by Plane

Traveling can get a little complicated for pet owners. Whenever it's time to relocate to a new living place or if you're simply looking...
How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

The term malnutrition refers to dogs that have lost more than 10% of their normal body weight. They are thin, with prominent bones, especially the...
How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Let’s Talk: How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Last week I dove into an interesting and whimsical topic - do dogs actually watch TV? This week I feel like I should keep...
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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...
10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

Studies found that boredom in dogs is real, and it's more dangerous than we used to believe. Research demonstrated the negative effects of boredom...
How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

9 Tips on How to Prevent Shedding in Dogs

As a dog lover, your clothes, bed, furniture and even your car have probably accumulated a thick layer of dog hair. While this may...

Review: Pawz Paw Sanitizing Wipes and Paw Wax

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many pet owners wondering if they're doing enough to keep their furry family members safe and healthy. Pawz Paw Sanitizing Wipes are designed specifically to eliminate bacteria, virus and fungus that may contaminate your pet's paws.
Why Using Human Shampoo On Dogs is Dangerous

Why Using Human Shampoo On Dogs is Dangerous

Did you know that prolonged use of human shampoo for dogs will ruin their skin? If not, you better pay attention to the important things...
Rescuing a Dog From a Shelter

13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter

While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...
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How to Wrap a Dog’s Paw Properly

You probably don't give your dog's paws much thought...but you should! Knowing how to wrap a dog's paw will come in handy in the event of an injury.

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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...