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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.

Best Human Foods for Dogs

8 Best Human Foods for Dogs as Treats or Food Toppers

The best human foods for dogs, when fed in moderation, can provide a lot of health benefits and improve your dog’s overall well-being. You can serve these foods to your dog as snacks in place of highly processed commercial dog treats. You can also mix them with Fido's regular food to improve taste, smell and nutrient content.
The Guide to Introducing Dogs to Newborns

14 Tips for Introducing Dogs to Newborns

Introducing dogs to kids and vice versa is an important step. As a dog owner bringing home a newborn from the hospital, there are...
The Guide to Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

The concept of financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) is becoming increasingly popular, and Americans today are saving more than we previously thought. But...
How To Treat Dog Flu

How to Treat Dog Flu and When to See Your Vet

Dog flu is a highly contagious virus that can effect dogs and cats. Pet parents need to learn how to treat dog flu, in case their dog contracts the disease.
Dog Stealing - How It Works and How to Protect Your Pets

Dog Stealing: How It Works and How to Protect Your Pets

On average, the number of dogs stolen each year is around 2 million, and dog theft is not a small problem in the United...
How to Give a Dog Eye Drops - Full Guide

How to Give a Dog Eye Drops

Need to apply dog eye drops to your pooch? This video guide will walk you through the process. Learning how to give a dog eye drops is an essential skill all pet parents should have. It's highly likely that your pet will need them at some point.
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What You Need to Know About Poison Prevention for Dogs

Poison prevention for dogs is always better than trying to find a cure, but sometimes things happen that are outside of our control. One of...
Dog Wart Removal - Step-by-Step Guide

Dog Wart Removal: Step-by-Step Guide

Warts in dogs are also known as canine viral papillomas or canine viral papillomatoses. This is a relatively common occurrence in young pups. The immune system...
15 Fun Ways You Can Workout With Your Dog

15 Fun Ways to Workout With Your Dog

Having a dog also means having the best trainer you could possibly ask for. Most healthy dogs are incredibly energetic creatures, some active breeds...
Dog Nutrition 101: A Quick Overview of Dog Feeding

Dog Nutrition 101: How to Feed a Dog

To keep our dogs healthy and happy, a good and nutrient rich diet is vital. Most canines are active pets that need balanced diets of high quality...
Why and Where to Shop for Wholesale Pet Supplies

Why and Where to Shop for Wholesale Pet Supplies

When buying pet products, you want affordable products that will last. For some pet products, you only need one or two depending on the...
What to Do If Dog Is Choking

What to Do If Dog Is Choking?

Our dogs are like children. They like to put different objects in their mouth and chew them or swallow them, which may result in...

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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...