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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!

Two Dogs Thrown Out of a Moving Vehicle on a Highway Saved by a Trucker

Two Dogs Thrown Out on a NY Highway Saved by a Trucker

A pair of Beagle dogs were saved by a passing truck driver and are now recovering after they were thrown out of a moving...
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says

Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says

Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
Family Grieves After Dog Dies from Deadly Chewing Gum Ingredient

Family Grieves After Dog Dies from Deadly Chewing Gum Ingredient

Canon’s owners want other families with pets to be extra careful and aware of this dangerous stuff for dogs that’s lurking in the food...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say

Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say

Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs. There is...
Dog Allergies More Severe Than Normal This Fall, Veterinarians Say

Dog Allergies More Severe Than Normal This Fall, Veterinarians Say

There have been more cases of dogs being treated for allergies this season than in the past, and the allergic reactions in dogs are...
Dalmatian Puppy with Deadly Disease Purchased Online Gets a Second Chance with New Mom

Dalmatian Puppy with Deadly Disease Purchased Online Gets a Second Chance with New Mom

Beau the Dalmatian did not get to grow up the right way as a puppy because she was pretty much isolated for months due...
Border Patrol Beagle Defends Us Against African Swine Fever

Border Patrol Beagle Defends Us Against African Swine Fever

It was just a regular day at work at the airport for the 6-year-old Beagle when the USDA declared the dog a hero. Every day,...
Abused French Bulldog from Puppy Mill Shows the True Meaning of Resilience

Abused French Bulldog from Puppy Mill Shows the True Meaning of Resilience

Raised and abused in a puppy mill, Phoenix is slowly learning how to live a normal and better life as a housebroken family pet. Phoenix,...
15 Separately Abandoned Matted Dogs May Be Linked, Authorities Say

15 Separately Abandoned Matted Dogs May Be Linked, Authorities Say

Locals in Norfolk worked together to groom and give medical attention to 15 dogs, mostly Newfoundlands, abandoned by the roadside. Authorities in this small town...
Shelter Dog Stars in 'The Office' Parody to Help Him Get Adopted

Shelter Dog Stars in ‘The Office’ Parody to Help Him Get Adopted

This doggo and his humans at the shelter found a creative way to finally get him adopted. Bentley, the bulldog mix, arrived in the Pennsylvania...
Weed Killer Herbicide Glyphosate Found in Pet Foods

Weed Killer Herbicide Glyphosate Found in Pet Foods

The herbicide Glyphosate, developed and used on farms, gardens, and yards in the U.S. since 1974, is apparently included in some other products as...
Elon Musk Exploring 'Dog Mode' Feature to Safely Leave Pets in Tesla Cars

Elon Musk Exploring ‘Dog Mode’ Feature to Safely Leave Pets in Tesla Cars

Hundreds of dogs die every year due to heat exhaustion when they're locked inside parked cars. Tesla might have the answer to this problem. Tesla...

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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...