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How To Clean Dog Ears Guide

How to Clean Dog Ears

Ear problems is the #1 reason dog owners must visit a veterinarian. Use this step-by-step guide to quickly, easily and effectively clean your Fido's ears and avoid a trip to a vet.
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 put on over-the-head dog harness on your pet

How to Put on a Dog Harness

Here's a detailed guide and demonstration with pictures and video on how to put on a dog harness, measure it and fit it properly for safety and comfort.
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4 Best Ways to Dispose of Dog Poop

It's your responsibility to clean up after your pet. The best ways to dispose of dog poop are quick and easy, and they can be done anywhere.
The 7 Pool Safety Tips for Cats and Dogs

7 Pool Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Summer allows for many adventures you can have with your dog. But it also means high temperatures, which can be dangerous to dogs and cats....
How to Do CPR on a Dog

How to Do CPR On a Dog

Doing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is something we’ve all seen performed many times in movies and TV, but it's actually harder than it looks. When...
How To Choose the Perfect Dog Bed

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Bed

Learning how to choose the perfect dog bed is a great preventative measure to reduce the risk of future joint problems such as arthritis.
How to check a dogs vital signs

How to Check a Dog’s Vital Signs

Knowing how to check a dog's vital signs is something EVERY pet owner should know. Not only should you learn it, you should practice it often,
How to Measure a Dog for Clothing

How to Measure a Dog for Clothing

The only way to ensure that the clothes you purchase for your pet will be safe and fit properly, is to know how to measure a dog for clothing.
How Much To Feed A Dog

How to Read Dog Food Labels Accurately

Learning how to read dog food labels isn't easy. You need to learn to weed through all the marketing tactics and find out what's really in there.
How To Measure A Dog for Boots

How to Measure a Dog for Boots

Learning how to measure a dog for boots is imperative if you want to be sure to get the right size. You can't always trust manufacturer estimations.
Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs

How to Make Bone Broth for Dogs

Bone broth is an easy way to add nutrition to your pup's diet. Learning how to make bone broth for dogs is simple, and only requires a few ingredients.

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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...