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Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs - Prevention and Treatments

Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs: Prevention and Treatments

Bacterial urinary tract infection in dogs is often asymptomatic. Unfortunately, we pet owners will only notice it when the animal asks to go outside more...
How to Choose the Best Toothbrush for Dogs

How to Pick the Right Toothbrush for Your Dog

Knowing how to choose the correct and best toothbrush for dogs is essential for several reasons. Having the right tool for the job of dog's teeth cleaning will make the process easier, faster, more effective and stress-free.
How to Pick Mentally Stimulating Toys for Dogs

TOP #120: How to Pick Mentally Stimulating Toys for Dogs

In this podcast, I’ll explain how to choose the best mentally stimulating dog toys that benefit your pet's brain, and helps to keep him happy and healthy.
What to Do If Dog Is Choking

What to Do If Dog Is Choking?

Our dogs are like children. They like to put different objects in their mouth and chew them or swallow them, which may result in...
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...
Rottweiler Dog

Rottweiler Dog Breed Profile Guide: Appearance, Diet, Care, and More

Are you looking for a pet who’s a great guard and a great companion at the same time? Then, the Rottweiler dog might be...
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Toby and Frankie’s Weight Loss Journey Final Diary Entry

Weight loss journey with BetterVet: 12 weeks Toby - Starting weight = 28lb | Current weight = 23lb | Goal = 23lb | Reset Goal...
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How to Keep Dogs Off Furniture for FREE

Every pet owner has at least once come home to find their dog situated themselves on their favorite chair. After that, you know you...
Pets vs Landlords - How to Adopt a Dog When You’re Renting

Pets vs Landlords: How to Adopt a Dog If You’re Renting

If you're a renter and are now thinking about adopting a dog, one of the first obstacles you will come upon is dealing with...
How to Improve Your Dog’s Sleep

How to Improve Your Dog’s Sleep

Getting a good night’s rest can be an impossible task if your dog keeps you up at all hours. Dogs generally sleep more than...
Guide on How to Choose a Dog Bed Perfect for Your Fido

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Bed

As you enjoy cuddling on the bed, your pooch might be looking for the same. There are many different dog bed types. The most popular...
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Housebreaking Puppy: Grass Litter Boxes vs. Housebreaking Training Pads

Housebreaking puppy—the favorite part of every new pet parent. No, not really. If you have ever tried housebreaking a puppy, you'll know that most dog owners...

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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...