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Own One of These Nine Dog Breeds? Your Pet Could Be in Trouble

The RSPCA urgently alerts pet owners to canine heatstroke symptoms, including vomiting, heavy panting, drooling, and lethargy. A veterinarian has issued a warning to owners...
Sue Holmes and Vinnie

Dog Saves Owner with Rare Bone Disease and Popped Joints Back to Place

The incredible dog Vinnie is an oasis of comfort for her grateful owner and aids in coping with a rare bone disorder. Sue Holmes, who...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions

Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions. It's something we've all been...
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Harmless Dog Drops Dead After Ohio Police Officer Fatally Shoots It

A Lorain police officer fatally shot a harmless dog near the intersection of Oberlin Avenue and West 8th Street in the city of Lorain,...
Dog Stolen From Front Yard Makes It Back Home

Dog Stolen From Front Yard Makes It Back Home

A Denver family whose dog was stolen right from their front yard has been reunited with their beloved pet 5 days after the theft....
For Millennials Dogs Factor in to First Home Purchase More than Marriage or Kids

For Millennials Dogs Factor in to First Home Purchase More than Marriage or Kids

Millennials have a much different priority for purchasing their first home these days – it’s not their spouse. It’s not for future kids. It’s...
Low Birthrate in China and Taiwan Spawning a Booming Pet Business

Low Birthrate in China and Taiwan Spawning a Booming Pet Business

The birthrate in Taiwan and mainland China is lingeringly low, and it is causing a growing number of people to adopt and raise pets...
Frenchie's Kitchen Introducing New Grain Free Dog Food at SuperZoo 2015

Frenchie’s Kitchen Introducing New Grain Free Dog Food at SuperZoo 2015

Sara Kuris-Morgan, founder of Frechie’s Kitchen, is pleased to be able to launch her new White Fish and Veggies Grain Free Entrée dog food...
Concordia University Now Has a Comfort Dog on Campus

Concordia University Now Has a Comfort Dog on Campus

If you are a dog lover it’s easy for you to understand, but for people that aren’t, the healing power of dogs is a...
Seattle Builds Dog Park for Homeless Women

Seattle Builds Dog Park for Dogs of Homeless Women

A non-profit organization in Washington has given homeless women a safe place to let their dogs exercise, play, and rest. This past weekend, a...
New $12 Million Facility for T.S.A Trained Bomb Sniffing Dogs

New $12 Million Facility for T.S.A Trained Bomb Sniffing Dogs

With terrorist attacks on the rise, people are becoming more at risk. Whether it be in the streets, or in an airport. It's scary...
Watch Ziggy The Greyhound In Hilarious Digging Frenzy

Watch Ziggy The Greyhound In Hilarious Digging Frenzy

April is National Adopt A Greyhound Month and what better way to celebrate than to highlight a fabulous adopted Greyhound, enjoying life as a...

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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.
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...