Dog News

Dogs and dog businesses is a big market. As an authority on dog supplies, Top Dog Tips focuses on provide pet parents and pet business owners with the most recent, relevant and interesting dog news and news on dog businesses. We update several times a day, so make sure to stick around!

Uber Driver Refuses a Woman Because of Her Guide Dog

Uber Refuses to Drive Woman Because of Her Guide Dog

All this blind student from Regis University wanted was a ride to school. But her Thursday morning deteriorated quickly when her Uber driver refused...
Owner Abandons Dog Inside Car On A Scorching Hot Day To Buy Pet Food

Owner Abandons Dog Inside Car on a Scorching Hot Day to Buy Pet Food

Excessively panting dog abandoned in a car on a scorching hot day gets rescued by good Samaritans while owner left him to buy some pet...
Answers Dog Food Recalled by the FDA Due to Salmonella Contamination

Answers Dog Food Recalled by the FDA Due to Salmonella Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration sent out an alert recalling popular dog food brand Answers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Lystn LLC, which does business as Answers...
Person Tied a Terrified Dog to a Tree and Left Him There to Die

A Person Tied a Terrified Dog to a Tree and Left Him There to...

A dog left tied to a tree near an animal shelter was found to have an out-of-date microchip. The RSPCA is on the lookout...
Severely Hurt Dog Shot in the Face and Left for Dead in the Woods Has Been Rescued

Severely Hurt Dog Shot in the Face and Left for Dead in the Woods...

A dog shot in the face and left to die in the woods is on the road to recovery. Milo is a one year old...
Passenger Tells Blind Woman to Remove Her Guide Dog from Bus Because It’s ‘Black’

Passenger Tells Blind Woman to Remove Her Guide Dog from Bus Because It’s ‘Black’

An episodically blind woman was harassed by a stranger while on the bus because of her guide dog. The stranger alleged that her guide...
Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says (and 5 More Facts About Dog Scent Marking)

Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says

New research shows that dogs, our most trusted companions, apparently tend to lie to other dogs and are very capable of deception. A new...
This Dog Died of Starvation After the Owner Left Him Alone for 2 Months

Dog Died of Starvation After the Owner Left Him Alone for 2 Months

Diesel the dog has starved to death after his owner deliberately locked him up in the apartment and left, never leaving him any food.  The...
Caught on Video - Deputy Shoots a Small Dog That Posed No Threat

Caught on Video: Deputy Shoots a Small Dog That Posed No Threat

A video surfaced on social media of a deputy shooting a small dog, Reese's, that started barking at him but didn't seem to pose...
A Couple Forced a Sick and Starving Dog to Chew Off His Own Foot to Survive

Tied to a Pole for Weeks, a Starving Dog Had to Chew off His...

A couple from South Carolina tied their sick and starving Great Dane to a metal pole, leaving him no water or food, and the...
Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

A heartbreaking footage released by RSPCA shows an abandoned dog trying to chase after a car in which the pup was just driven in and...
FDA Warns Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Seizures in Dogs

FDA Warns Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Seizures in Dogs

Weaker dogs with a history of epilepsy are susceptible to the strong side effects of chemicals in flea and tick medication, and may go...

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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...