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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!

New Study - Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs

Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs

Biologists at the University of Arizona have recently made progress in understanding dog behavior by discovering the role some hormones play in canine aggression. Every...
SlimDoggy Helps Owners Keep Their Dogs in Top Health

SlimDoggy Helps Owners Keep Their Dogs in Top Health

Dog obesity is becoming as large of an epidemic as human obesity, and sadly it can cause many of the same negative health effects...
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VEG Rolls Out National Blood Bank Program for Dogs

Good news for all pet parents! You don't need to worry if your dog suddenly requires blood during treatment or operation because a nationwide blood...
The Fifth Paw Helps Owners Clean Up After Their Dog

The Fifth Paw Helps Owners Clean Up After Their Dog

Every pet owner knows all too well the disgusting job of cleaning up after their pet in public areas. Not only do you have...
Some Manufacturers Could Be Adding Xylitol to Peanut Butter

Some Manufacturers Could Be Adding Xylitol to Peanut Butter

Recently there has been a lot of canine related news about xylitol, a common ingredient in many chewing gums, and the serious negative effects...
6 Day Old Pup Recovers Beautifully From Dangerous Surgery

6 Day Old Pup Recovers Beautifully From Dangerous Surgery

Surgery is tough. For all of us. Imagine you are just a teeny tiny 6-day-old puppy that needs surgery! Meet Ethan, the Shih Tzu...
Play With Your Dog And Perform Scientific Research At the Same Time

Play With Your Dog And Perform Scientific Research At the Same Time

Over the past decade or so, scientists have been exploring canine cognition and behavior in much greater detail than ever before. As humans develop...
Delta Imposes New Restrictions for Flying with Dogs

Delta Imposes New Restrictions for Flying with Dogs

We all know pets are a part of our family. We let them live inside, they share our beds, we share our food with...
Irate Dog Owner Wants Shape of Dog Treat Changed

Irate Dog Owner Wants Shape of Dog Treat Changed

Jessica Rennard is a dog lover. Her border-collie puppy, Kevin, was a member of her family. She would do anything to take care of...
Pet Obesity Is Your Dog Adding to the Statistic

Pet Obesity: Is Your Dog Adding to the Statistic?

Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Were you one of the millions of people that vowed to lose weight this year? Perhaps you...
Dog wearing a face mask amid new respiratory illness affecting dogs

New Canine Respiratory Illness Spreading Across US

Years after the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a new viral disease in town spreading around the US... but this time, it's affecting dogs. More than 200...
You Won't Have to Carry Full Dog Waste Bags With the Poo Butler

You Won’t Have to Carry Full Dog Waste Bags With the Poo Butler

Dog ownership comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Some of them can be fun like training, exercising your dog and giving him all...

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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...
Sasha in the car

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...