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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...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says

Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says

New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
Police Officer Responds to a 'Vicious Dog' Call, Ends Up with a New Best Friend

Police Officer Responds to a ‘Vicious Dog’ Call, Ends Up with a New Best...

As Officer Frost from Texas carefully approached the dog that wandered off someone’s porch, he realized it’s not a threat when it started wagging...
Ukrainian soldier saves dog from floods using a pink donut inflatable

Ukrainian Soldier Rescues Dog From Floods Using Pink Donut Inflatable  

Footage of a Ukrainian soldier went viral for saving a dog stuck in the floods by using a pink donut inflatable. One of the country’s...
Florida Grooming Center Unveils New Monthly Care Club

Florida Dog Grooming Center Unveils New Monthly Pet Care Club

All dogs need to be groomed, albeit some more than others. No matter what breed a dog is or how low maintenance his coat,...
Decorated Marine Retired Accompanied by Canine Companion

Decorated Marine Retired Accompanied by Canine Companion

A decorated Marine in Olathe, Kansas retired on February 23rd accompanied by a service dog which was donated to him by a non-profit organization. Marine...
20 Rescue Pups in a Car

20 Rescue Pups in a Car? Oh My!

The site of 20 dogs all packed into one car would be surprising to see, but for one concerned citizen, it was a reason...
DogTV Helps Relieve Separation Anxiety in Dogs

DogTV Helps Relieve Separation Anxiety in Dogs

A television channel dedicated to calming the stress and anxiety of canines. To many people that have never had experience with a dog that...
This Dog Started Producing Milk to Care For What

This Dog Started Producing Milk to Care For What???

After a mom genet (kind of a cross between a rodent and a cat) abandoned her babies because of children taunting and throwing rocks...
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...
Some Cities Want to Pass 'Pre-Bite' Ordinances

Some Cities Want to Pass ‘Pre-Bite’ Ordinances

You’ve probably heard of breed specific legislation (BSL) before. BSL is a term used for laws that ban certain dog breeds or place restrictions...
New England Pet Expo Kicking Off This Weekend

New England Pet Expo Kicking Off This Weekend

For those of you in my neck of the woods (I’m from Maine, by the way), the 6th Annual New England Pet Expo is...

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Sasha the dog running on the beach

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...