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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.

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...
How to Slim Down an Overweight Dog (My 30-Day Diet Plan)

Dog Weight Loss Plan For An Overweight Dog: How to Slim Down (30-Day Diet...

Dog obesity is a rapidly growing health problem. Obese dogs will suffer from breathing issues, diabetes, arthritis, and joint pain (1). This article discusses the importance...
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3 Types of Dog Harnesses Compared

A well-trained dog means having better control of your walks. This can be achieved with training, but appropriate walking equipment can be just as helpful. Studies...
Stop Dog from Chewing Furniture and Belongings

15 Ways to Prevent Dogs from Chewing Your Stuffs & Furniture

You turn your back for just a moment, and you’ve lost a precious item because it's been chewed to bits by your dog. It happened...
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How to Cut Your Dog’s Nails Correctly

When learning how to cut dog's nails, it can be a bit intimidating. Here's our step-by-step guide with videos and photos on how to do it correctly.
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How To Deal With Puppy Separation Anxiety

When adopting a new pup, it's essential to know that some puppies can develop separation anxiety. In this article, we'll tackle everything you need...
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Toby and Frankie’s Weight Loss Journey Final Diary Entry

Weight loss journey with BetterVet: 12 weeks Toby - Starting weight = 28lb | Current weight = 23lb | Goal = 23lb | Reset Goal...
Indoor Pet Gates for Dogs Doors A Buyer’s Guide

Indoor Dog Gates and Fences for The House: A Buyer’s Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b_2JCth78U You're in the market for pet gates. Most pet owners think choosing indoor dog gates sounds simple. Measure the space and buy one that fits,...
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How to Stop Your Dog From Guzzling Down Food

Ever seen a completely adorable furball turn into a wild beast devouring its food bowl in a heartbeat? See that wild beast at your...
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What You Should Know Before Ridesharing With Pets

Virtually every pet owner will need to travel with our dogs at some point, which isn't the most straightforward task when you don't own...
Dog Fur Dye - What You Must Know About It

Dog Fur Dye: What You Must Know About It

Using dog fur dye has always been a fascination among some pet owners. As the pet industry expanded, we've moved past clothing alone. Now that...
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Home Remedies for Giardia in Dogs: 7 Natural Treatments

They're not ticks; they're not mites — yup, giardia are parasites! The truth is, keeping your dogs healthy and secure isn't a breeze, especially when...

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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...
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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...