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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.

What Does a Tick Look Like on a Dog

What Does a Tick Look Like on a Dog?

Ticks are a common problem for dogs and their owners, especially when your pet spends a lot of time outside, running in tall grass. While there...
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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 Scared of Thunderstorms - 6 Things to Do to Help Your Dog

Dog Scared of Thunderstorms? Why and 7 Tips to Help

There are a variety of reasons for why your dog may be scared or show fear during a thunderstorm. Dogs can be aware of the changing...
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome in Dogs

Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: Science-Based Causes & Treatment

Swimmer puppy syndrome—also known as swimmers syndrome in dogs, swimming-puppy syndrome, twisted legs, turtle pup, and flat-puppy syndrome—is a very rare developmental deformity seen...
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Muscle Relaxers for Dogs: What They Are and When to Use Them

Just like us, dogs sometimes have to deal with pain, and anything that can subside it helps. Most commonly, your dog will suffer from pain...
What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

Dogs are highly active animals, and their skeleton and muscles are subject to considerable stress. Not to be confused with a strain. A strain is a...

Hot Spots on Dogs: Cause, Symptoms, and How To Treat It

Dog skin conditions and hot spots in dogs are common. Here's my step-by-step guide on how to treat hot spots on a dog, and best treatments and remedies.
What to Feed a Pregnant Dog and What to Feed a Nursing Dog

What and How to Feed Pregnant and Nursing Dogs

Pregnant dogs require a lot of care and attention. One of the most crucial aspects to focus on is your pregnant dog's diet. But what do...
happy tail syndrome in dogs

Happy Tail Syndrome Can Be Painful for Dogs – Here’s How to Prevent It

All pet parents know that a dog expresses their happiness with a wagging tail. A dog's tail is a big part of its body...
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How to Treat an Infected Paw on a Dog

Many dog owners don't give enough thought to their pet's paw health. Knowing how to treat an infected paw on a dog is vital to prevent more serious issues.
Dog Eye Problems

9 Most Common Dog Eye Problems To Watch Out For

A dog's vision is vital to helping them move around and make sense of the world. Problems that affect a dog's eyes happen at...
How to Make a Dog Poop Quickly

8 Ways on How to Make a Dog Poop Quickly

Have you ever stood in the rain waiting for your dog to poo? Then you know the importance of learning how to make a dog poop QUICKLY. Here's how to do it.

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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.
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...