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How to Save Money with Homemade Dog Food Cooking

How to Save Money with Homemade Dog Food Cooking

The costs of feeding a dog are one of the major concerns dog owners have which impacts their decision of adopting a pet. And...
4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

Now that the cold days are coming to a close, you can expect things to start heating up as we're going through spring and...
12 Most Common Questions I'm Asked About Homemade Dog Food

12 Most Common Questions I’m Asked About Homemade Dog Food

Having published over a hundred different homemade dog food recipes, I'm starting to receive an increasing amount of emails with questions about cooking for...
6 Nutritional Guidelines for Homemade Dog Food Cooking

6 Nutritional Guidelines for Safe Homemade Dog Food Cooking

Making homemade dog food for our pets is a tempting idea for a lot of owners, there's a good reason for that. In a way,...
17 Rules to Keep Kids and Dogs Safe

Dogs and Kids: 17 Rules to Keep Kids and Dogs Safe

Dogs can be unpredictable. Their social language is very different compared to humans, and this is important for pet owners with kids. While some breeds...
Dog Whining In Crate - 5 Reasons Why and What to Do

Dog Whining in Crate: 5 Reasons Why and What to Do

You've just bought a dog crate for your pet where they can spend time while you're at work. You chose the right size, color and...
How To Make Homemade Dog Treats

How To Make Homemade Dog Treats: A Video Guide

Learning how to make homemade dog treats is a great way to reward your pooch without having to worry about his health or safety....
Pets on a Budget - Best Places to Find Cheap Dog Products

Pets on a Budget: What’s the Best Place to Buy Cheap Dog Supplies?

The motto for today’s economy is (or should be) “save, save, save!” We’re all about saving money and cutting costs where possible. Cheap dog...
How to Use Pet Treats to Keep Your Dogs Happy

How to Use Pet Treats to Keep Your Dogs Happy

It can be incredibly difficult to keep your dog happy if you work outside of your home or don't have a lot of time...
How to Use Coconut Oil for Dog Skin Problems (Based on Studies)

Coconut Oil for Dog Skin: Apply & Cure Skin Problems (Based on Studies)

Coconut oil for dog skin has become a health trend among humans and pet owners in the past decade. Thanks to its many health benefits,...
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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The Weight is Over: Toby and Frankie’s Weight Loss Journey – Part 2

Week 3 of The Weight Loss Journey: Toby - Starting weight = 28lb | Current weight = 26lb10oz | Goal = 23lb | 4oz 2x’s...

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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...