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5 Reasons Why Some Owners Neglect Their Pets

5 Reasons Why Some Owners Neglect Their Pets

Pet neglect happens for various reasons. The top five reasons owners neglect their dogs and cats is the owner’s lack of time, cost of...
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Dog Back Injury: Causes, Prevention, Signs & Treatment

Your dog’s back is incredibly important to them. Animals that walk on four legs rely on their hindquarters for certain things and their front...
9 Tips for Introducing Toddlers to Dogs

9 Tips for Introducing Toddlers to Dogs (and Dogs to Toddlers)

There’s nothing cuter than seeing a puppy and a kid playing together. However, the situation is not always ideal. To avoid problems and build...
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8 Steps for Launching Your First Pets YouTube Channel

So, you love animals and you love YouTube – it makes perfect sense that you should start your own Pets YouTube channel. It sounds...
My Dog Was Bit - 5 Things You Should Do Immediately

What to Do If My Dog Was Bit?

When your own dog is attacked by another, it can be a scary moment. The flurry of teeth, fur, growling, and yelps creates an...
New Puppy Checklist - 15 Things You Must Do

New Puppy Checklist: 15 Things You Must Do

Before bringing home a new puppy, there are a few things to do to make their home-coming comfortable and safe. Preparing a new puppy...
9 Common Dog Health Issues with Pictures

9 Most Common Dog Health Issues

Veterinary medicine has made a lot of progress in predicting future health problems in dogs, and veterinarians (and owners) are now much more effective...
Crate Training a Dog

16 Tips for Crate Training a Dog Effectively

Crate training a dog can be an effective method in providing the feel of peace and safety for dogs in your absence. It's also for...
8 Ways to Make Your Dogs and Cats Get Along

8 Ways to Make Your Dog and Cat Get Along

A household with multiple pets can be a challenging feat, especially if they are different species. Cats and dogs notoriously don’t get along, but...
How To Clean Dog's Eyes

How to Clean Dog’s Eyes: Quick Tips and Tricks

Whether your dog has tear stains or just boogers on the eyes, it's important for dog owners to learn how to clean dog's eyes. Here's my quick guide.
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6 Tips on How to Make a Dog with a Slipped Disc Comfortable

Knowing how to make a dog with a slipped disc comfortable is imperative if your dog is diagnosed with this condition. Also, be sure to consult your vet.
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5 Tips on How to Make Dog Toys Cheaply

Once you figure out what your dog likes, you can learn how to make dog toys that will entice him and provide him with hours of enjoyment.

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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...