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5 Tips on How to Get Dog Pee Out of a Mattress

One of the more essential techniques you’ll quickly learn as a new puppy owner is how to get dog pee out of a mattress. Everyone...

How to Massage Gas Out of a Dog in 3 Simple Steps

I'm sure, at some point, you have experienced this yourself—excessive gas, so uncomfortable, you can't even sit still. But if you think we humans have...
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Should I Treat My Dog for Cancer?

"Should I treat my dog for cancer?" This is probably the first question that popped to your mind upon learning that your precious furball got...
How To Pick the Perfect Dog Steps

How to Pick the Perfect Dog Steps: Video Instruction

Learning how to pick the perfect dog steps can be difficult for some owners. It's particularly tough if you have a multi-dog household.
How to Choose Correct Dog Ramps or Stairs for Your Pet

Dog Ramps vs Dog Stairs and Dog Steps: How Do You Decide?

So you're in the market for either pet stairs, steps, or ramps. You have a reason to buy one but aren't sure which option fits...
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Huskies in Summer: Can They Keep Up with the Heat?

Seeing Siberian Huskies in summer may look counterintuitive--I mean, they're Huskies! Aren't they supposed to be up in the north, happily rolling around 3...
Dog Walker

8 Dog Walker Tips: How to Become One and Be Good At It

Maybe you are a student and need a part-time job as a dog walker. Maybe you want to go all out and try to...
11 Stomach Problems in Dogs - How to Prevent and Treat Them

11 Dog Stomach Problems (Gastrointestinal and Digestive): Causes and Treatment

Gastrointestinal and stomach problems in dogs are common. They can be mild and barely noticeable or extremely serious and life-threatening. Most dog owners will have to...
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Homemade Recipe: How to Make Puppy Milk At Home

In the event that you need to bottle feed a puppy, knowing how to make puppy milk will be essential information to help you give him the nutrition he needs.
How To Make A Dog Knee Brace

Explanation on How to Make a Dog Knee Brace (and Why You Shouldn’t)

A dog with a leg injury may need some extra support. Learning how to make a dog knee brace is difficult, but it can be done but there are good reasons why you shouldn't do it.
25 Most Common Dog Behavior Problems

25 Most Common Dog Behavior Issues: Habits and Problems That Are Not Normal

Domesticated dogs today are much better today than 10,000 years ago at behaving the way humans wish for them to behave. Even so, there are...

Summer and Dogs: Tips, Risks, and How To Keep Them Safe

https://youtu.be/8w7ShS7lKSg Listen to our Podcast with BetterVet’s Dr. Lyndsey Kingsley for even more! Summertime and the livin’s easy… but our dogs don’t always feel the same...

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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...