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If You Don't Believe Dogs Have Feelings, Look At These Photos

If You Don’t Believe Dogs Have Feelings, Look At These Photos

Every stray dog looks forward to finding her own human family - her own home. The dogs’ stints at shelters and foster homes are...
Texas Student Creates Device to Save Pets Trapped in Hot Vehicles

Texas Student Creates Device to Save Pets Trapped in Hot Vehicles

Sadly, many dogs are killed every year by being left in hot vehicles while their owners are shopping, getting their haircut, or running other...
Bocce's Bakery Specializes in Grain-Free Dog Treats

Bocce’s Bakery Specializes in Grain Free Dog Treats

We are becoming more and more aware that some grains can cause us humans problems. Animal experts also agree that grains are not always...
Can This Couple Revolution Dog Rescue Organizations

Can This Couple Revolutionize Dog Rescue Organizations?

Shopping for a puppy on Craigslist isn’t a very good idea. Odds are that the breeders you find on sites like that are irresponsible,...
Small Business Buys Manufacturer's Factory To Keep Products Made In USA

Small Business Buys A Factory To Keep Dog Products Made In USA

It’s important to some companies to have their products made locally. Most companies would give up if they lived in a rural area and...
How Can We Improve Dog Fouling Problems in US and UK

How Can We Improve Dog Fouling Problems?

A district council in Northamptonshire, England is trying a new tactic in the battle to control dog fouling. The new laws, which are due...
These Interesting Alternatives to Rawhide Chews Are Made With Sweet Potato

Alternatives to Rawhide Chews That Are Made From Sweet Potatoes

Many veterinarians and experts in the pet industry do not recommend raw hide chews for dogs. Rawhide chews have caused many cases of choking...
Chronic Kidney Disease Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure

CKD Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure

Dogs have no way of telling their owners about a tick infection, and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might be...
Keeping An Eye On Your Pet Just Got Easier

Keeping An Eye On Your Pet Just Got Easier

Do you ever wonder what your dog does all day long when he’s home alone? Have you ever heard the expression “when the cat’s...
Stress Doesn’t Change Performance of Search and Rescue Dogs

Why Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress

Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs. Dog...
Entrepreneur Starts Natural Pet Food Supplement Business

Entrepreneur Starts Natural Pet Food Supplement Business

Three years ago Christine Kleiman of Ashland, Oregon began manufacturing and marketing her own pet food supplement. Amazingly, Kleiman had no business experience whatsoever....
Kansas City Royals Fans Came To This Dogs Rescue

Kansas City Royals Fans Came To This Dogs Rescue

Did you know the heat on a 78 degree day can produce temperatures between 100 and 120 degrees inside your car in just minutes?...

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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.
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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...